When Brendan Rodgers had finished, it became clear that he had splattered a few egos across the four walls of the visitors’ dressing room at St Jakob Park. ‘Soft’ he labelled Liverpool's players after they failed to show a response to a goal scored by Basle’s evergreen striker Marco Strellar in the 52nd minute. It is impossible to disagree. Rodgers had every right to tear into them because he expected something vastly different to this when his summer spending soared beyond £100m. Where has their crisp passing game gone? What happened to the attitude that took them to within two points of winning the Barclays Premier League title? Bring it back, quick. Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat against Basle at St Jakob Park in their first Champions League away game since 2009 . Marco Streller scored the only goal of the game to seal three points for Basle in their Champions League Group B fixture . Marco Streller celebrates his strike from a corner early in the second half that was enough to clinch victory for the Swiss side . Basle moved onto three points in Group B alongside Liverpool with Real Madrid top on six and Ludogorets bottom with no points . Basle: Vaclik 7, Xhaka 6.5, Schar 6.5, Suchy 7, Safari 6 (Gonzalez 9, 7), Die 7, Frei 7, El-Neny 6.5, Embolo 6.5 (Calla 82), Hamoudi 7.5 (Zuffi 90), Streller 8. Subs not used: Vailati, Delgado, Gashi, Kakitani. Goals: Streller 52. Booked: Suchy. Liverpool: Mignolet 6.5, Manquillo 6, Lovren 6.5, Skrtel 6, Jose Enrique 6.5, Henderson 6, Gerrard 6, Markovic 5 (Lambert 81, 6), Sterling 6, Balotelli 6.5, Coutinho 5.5 (Lallana 70, 6). Subs not used: Brad Jones, Toure, Moreno, Lucas, Borini. Booked: Sterling, Gerrard, Balotelli. Referee: Jonas Eriksson (Sweden) Ratings by Neil Ashton in Switzerland . While we are here, there is also the unfortunate footnote to Liverpool’s fourth defeat and the moment when Mario Balotelli undermined the authority of his manager by refusing to acknowledge Liverpool’s travelling fans. You could hear Rodgers whistling at him amid the bedlam in the stands. ‘I don’t know if he came back out,’ added Rodgers, but it was clear that Balotelli was already showered and sitting alone on the team bus. It was unacceptable, an affront to the couple of thousand or more Liverpool supporters who made the trip to Switzerland to watch their team on a Champions League night. They deserve better. Liverpool’s players have to give it to them because the stellar names in this squad should be showing signs that they are equipped for the twin challenge of domestic and European football. As yet they are not. Dejan Lovren, Javier Manquillo, Mario Balotelli, Lazar Markovic, Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert should be loving life at a club who finished runners-up in the Premier League last season. ‘I’m not happy with the intensity,’ admitted Rodgers and there isn’t a soul who watched that performance who could possibly disagree. Jose Enrique, who returned to the team for the Capital One Cup tie against Middlesbrough last week, was dreadful. Twice he failed to read the passes of Steven Gerrard, allowing one to roll under his foot and then bizarrely kicking the ball at Ahmed Hamoudi with an attempted pass. For this team to be given the runaround by Streller - who was exceptional - Geoffrey Serey Die, Breel Embolo, Ahmed Hamoudi and the rest of the gang at Paulo Sousa’s disposal is unacceptable. Mario Balotelli, as his heat map (below) shows, didn't have a touch in the opposition penalty area - CLICK HERE FOR MATCH ZONE FROM ST JAKOB PARK . Mario Balotelli, as his heat map shows, didn't have a touch in Basel's penalty area - CLICK HERE FOR MATCH ZONE FROM BASEL . The Basle and Liverpool teams make their way onto the pitch at St Jakob Park for the Champions League Group B contest . Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers embraces Basle manager Paulo Sousa, both of whom used to be in charge at Swansea . Liverpool's travelling supporters packed into a corner of St Jakob Park for their first Champions League away trip since 2009 . You only have to witness the celebrations when Swedish referee ended the agony for Liverpool four minutes into stoppage time to know that. This is another famous victory for Basle. Wince, then, because Carlo Ancelotti’s rampant team - who beat Basle 5-1 and - are up next at Anfield. After that, it is on to the Bernabeu for the return. Liverpool need a crash course in winning football matches, or else this season could soon turn into catch up. They were beaten here when Streller, Basle’s hard-working captain, was first to react to Mignolet’s failure to clear Martin Skrtel’s misdirected clearance. This one couldn’t possibly be pinned on the Liverpool goalkeeper, but nevertheless Streller gobbled up the chance to put Basle into the lead. They never once looked like losing it. Raheem Sterling had the ball in the net early on for Liverpool, but was adjudged offside from Lazar Markovic's cross . Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers looked frustrated at an error-strewn opening 30 minutes from his team in Switzerland . Philippe Coutinho was restored to the Liverpool starting XI in midfield as Adam Lallana dropped to the bench . At times, especially in the first half, Liverpool approached this game like a one-off. Every chip they had seemed to be on red. With victory secured in their opening group game, there was no need to pile forward in search of more glory. Balotelli had started well, unaware of the criticism from Jamie Carragher - ‘I can’t help the way I feel about him’ - in the Sky Sports studio. Others will share his view now. He started well enough here, ducking and diving between the role of target man and genuine goal threat until Basle’s defence got to grips with him. Jose Enrique, who started the game at left back as he continues his recovery to full fitness, receives some instructions from manager Brendan Rodgers . Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli challenges Basle's Geoffrey Serey Die for the ball . Lazar Markovic attempts an acrobatic effort on goal, but his shot was saved by Basle goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik . His cute little touches on the spin, angling the ball into the path of the onrushing figures of Raheem Sterling or Markovic in the opening minutes should given him the confidence to make this his night. Little Sterling was busting a gut, punished for offside when he eventually rolled the ball into the net after two minutes and later booked for a foul in the first half. His lunge on substitute Derlis Gonzalez at the start of the second half could easily have been a penalty. Liverpool gave the ball away too cheaply here, surrendering possession on the halfway line when they should have been trying to take the sting out of the game. Dejan Lovren and Martin Skrtel watch on as Marco Streller gives Basle the lead from close range early in the second half . Marco Streller celebrates his goal early in the second half at St Jakob Park as Simon Mignolet shows his frustration . Mario Balotelli is booked and Brendan Rodgers is left with plenty to ponder on a frustrating evening for Liverpool in Switzerland . Basel manager Paulo Sousa celebrates with his players as the full-time whistle goes in Switzerland . Sousa’s side has a good record against English opposition, raising themselves in recent years to record impressive wins against Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham in European competition. Mignolet made a couple of decent first half saves, first from Mohamed Elneny’s curling shot from the edge of the area and then with his feet to stop Serey Die. At times there was a look of panic about this Liverpool team at times, uncertain in their approach work. Any more of this and the writing really will be on the dressing room wall.
Liverpool beaten by Basle in Champions League Group B clash at St Jakob Park .
Marco Streller scored only goal early in the second half to clinch all three points for home side .
Basle draw level with Liverpool on three points in Group B with Real Madrid top on six .
Liverpool next face Real Madrid at Anfield on October 22 before trip to Bernabeu two weeks later .
Champions League loss in Switzerland was Liverpool's fourth defeat of the season .
When Brendan Rodgers had finished, it became clear that he had splattered a few egos across the four walls of the visitors’ dressing room at St Jakob Park. ‘Soft’ he labelled Liverpool's players after they failed to show a response to a goal scored by Basle’s evergreen striker Marco Strellar in the 52nd minute. It is impossible to disagree. Rodgers had every right to tear into them because he expected something vastly different to this when his summer spending soared beyond £100m. Where has their crisp passing game gone? What happened to the attitude that took them to within two points of winning the Barclays Premier League title? Bring it back, quick. Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat against Basle at St Jakob Park in their first Champions League away game since 2009 . Marco Streller scored the only goal of the game to seal three points for Basle in their Champions League Group B fixture . Marco Streller celebrates his strike from a corner early in the second half that was enough to clinch victory for the Swiss side . Basle moved onto three points in Group B alongside Liverpool with Real Madrid top on six and Ludogorets bottom with no points . Basle: Vaclik 7, Xhaka 6.5, Schar 6.5, Suchy 7, Safari 6 (Gonzalez 9, 7), Die 7, Frei 7, El-Neny 6.5, Embolo 6.5 (Calla 82), Hamoudi 7.5 (Zuffi 90), Streller 8. Subs not used: Vailati, Delgado, Gashi, Kakitani. Goals: Streller 52. Booked: Suchy. Liverpool: Mignolet 6.5, Manquillo 6, Lovren 6.5, Skrtel 6, Jose Enrique 6.5, Henderson 6, Gerrard 6, Markovic 5 (Lambert 81, 6), Sterling 6, Balotelli 6.5, Coutinho 5.5 (Lallana 70, 6). Subs not used: Brad Jones, Toure, Moreno, Lucas, Borini. Booked: Sterling, Gerrard, Balotelli. Referee: Jonas Eriksson (Sweden) Ratings by Neil Ashton in Switzerland . While we are here, there is also the unfortunate footnote to Liverpool’s fourth defeat and the moment when Mario Balotelli undermined the authority of his manager by refusing to acknowledge Liverpool’s travelling fans. You could hear Rodgers whistling at him amid the bedlam in the stands. ‘I don’t know if he came back out,’ added Rodgers, but it was clear that Balotelli was already showered and sitting alone on the team bus. It was unacceptable, an affront to the couple of thousand or more Liverpool supporters who made the trip to Switzerland to watch their team on a Champions League night. They deserve better. Liverpool’s players have to give it to them because the stellar names in this squad should be showing signs that they are equipped for the twin challenge of domestic and European football. As yet they are not. Dejan Lovren, Javier Manquillo, Mario Balotelli, Lazar Markovic, Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert should be loving life at a club who finished runners-up in the Premier League last season. ‘I’m not happy with the intensity,’ admitted Rodgers and there isn’t a soul who watched that performance who could possibly disagree. Jose Enrique, who returned to the team for the Capital One Cup tie against Middlesbrough last week, was dreadful. Twice he failed to read the passes of Steven Gerrard, allowing one to roll under his foot and then bizarrely kicking the ball at Ahmed Hamoudi with an attempted pass. For this team to be given the runaround by Streller - who was exceptional - Geoffrey Serey Die, Breel Embolo, Ahmed Hamoudi and the rest of the gang at Paulo Sousa’s disposal is unacceptable. Mario Balotelli, as his heat map (below) shows, didn't have a touch in the opposition penalty area - CLICK HERE FOR MATCH ZONE FROM ST JAKOB PARK . Mario Balotelli, as his heat map shows, didn't have a touch in Basel's penalty area - CLICK HERE FOR MATCH ZONE FROM BASEL . The Basle and Liverpool teams make their way onto the pitch at St Jakob Park for the Champions League Group B contest . Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers embraces Basle manager Paulo Sousa, both of whom used to be in charge at Swansea . Liverpool's travelling supporters packed into a corner of St Jakob Park for their first Champions League away trip since 2009 . You only have to witness the celebrations when Swedish referee ended the agony for Liverpool four minutes into stoppage time to know that. This is another famous victory for Basle. Wince, then, because Carlo Ancelotti’s rampant team - who beat Basle 5-1 and - are up next at Anfield. After that, it is on to the Bernabeu for the return. Liverpool need a crash course in winning football matches, or else this season could soon turn into catch up. They were beaten here when Streller, Basle’s hard-working captain, was first to react to Mignolet’s failure to clear Martin Skrtel’s misdirected clearance. This one couldn’t possibly be pinned on the Liverpool goalkeeper, but nevertheless Streller gobbled up the chance to put Basle into the lead. They never once looked like losing it. Raheem Sterling had the ball in the net early on for Liverpool, but was adjudged offside from Lazar Markovic's cross . Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers looked frustrated at an error-strewn opening 30 minutes from his team in Switzerland . Philippe Coutinho was restored to the Liverpool starting XI in midfield as Adam Lallana dropped to the bench . At times, especially in the first half, Liverpool approached this game like a one-off. Every chip they had seemed to be on red. With victory secured in their opening group game, there was no need to pile forward in search of more glory. Balotelli had started well, unaware of the criticism from Jamie Carragher - ‘I can’t help the way I feel about him’ - in the Sky Sports studio. Others will share his view now. He started well enough here, ducking and diving between the role of target man and genuine goal threat until Basle’s defence got to grips with him. Jose Enrique, who started the game at left back as he continues his recovery to full fitness, receives some instructions from manager Brendan Rodgers . Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli challenges Basle's Geoffrey Serey Die for the ball . Lazar Markovic attempts an acrobatic effort on goal, but his shot was saved by Basle goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik . His cute little touches on the spin, angling the ball into the path of the onrushing figures of Raheem Sterling or Markovic in the opening minutes should given him the confidence to make this his night. Little Sterling was busting a gut, punished for offside when he eventually rolled the ball into the net after two minutes and later booked for a foul in the first half. His lunge on substitute Derlis Gonzalez at the start of the second half could easily have been a penalty. Liverpool gave the ball away too cheaply here, surrendering possession on the halfway line when they should have been trying to take the sting out of the game. Dejan Lovren and Martin Skrtel watch on as Marco Streller gives Basle the lead from close range early in the second half . Marco Streller celebrates his goal early in the second half at St Jakob Park as Simon Mignolet shows his frustration . Mario Balotelli is booked and Brendan Rodgers is left with plenty to ponder on a frustrating evening for Liverpool in Switzerland . Basel manager Paulo Sousa celebrates with his players as the full-time whistle goes in Switzerland . Sousa’s side has a good record against English opposition, raising themselves in recent years to record impressive wins against Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham in European competition. Mignolet made a couple of decent first half saves, first from Mohamed Elneny’s curling shot from the edge of the area and then with his feet to stop Serey Die. At times there was a look of panic about this Liverpool team at times, uncertain in their approach work. Any more of this and the writing really will be on the dressing room wall.
away game since 2009 . Marco Streller scored the only goal of the game to seal three points for Basle in their Champions League Group B fixture . corner early in the second half that was enough to clinch victory for the Swiss side . Basle moved onto three points in Group B alongside Liverpool with Real Madrid top on six and to Liverpool’s fourth defeat and the moment when way onto the pitch at St Jakob Park for the