There was a clear-the-air summit at Liverpool prior to their return to the entertainment industry and hounding Tottenham Hotspur out of the title race. Yes, another one. Anfield has hosted more of these than the environment agency, but this was different.

Manager Jürgen Klopp knew nothing about it as captain Jordan Henderson convened the squad to demand collective action to end a dismal two months.

Good on him. There comes a point when these talented young men must decide if they are happy floating around the top six, occasionally losing semi-finals or finals, impressing one month and infuriating the next; or can they develop the mentality of winners?

The same question should be asked of Tottenham as they meekly lost ground to Chelsea.

We must wait before determining if Henderson’s intervention last week defines not only his captaincy, but also Klopp’s reign. At the very least, it should be a turning point in this season’s quest for Champions League qualification.