Jürgen Klopp says winter schedule was a factor in Liverpool’s poor run

• Manager believes EFL Cup semi-finals among hurdles that took toll on players
• Klopp draws contrast with Chelsea’s freshness and continuityLiverpool suffered at the start of 2017 as a result of reaching the EFL Cup semi-finals and the festive schedule, Jürgen Klopp has claimed, with the manager convinced his team will benefit from lessons learned.Klopp’s side rediscovered form when they defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Anfield, their first league win since New Year&