After defeating Wolves 2-0 on March 2, Liverpool’s head coach confidently looks forward to the great battle of Man United on March 5.
“It was a big game, against a team that was in great form. We must be ready. Liverpool will show Man United it’s a real battle,” coach Jurgen Klopp said.
In the last encounter at Anfield, Liverpool crushed Man United 4-0. However, the “Red Devils” have changed this season. Under the leadership of Erik ten Hag, MU became a team that was hard to beat. The “Red Devils” do not hesitate to aim to defeat their Merseyside rivals in both the first and second legs since the last time in the 2015/16 season.
Also in the press conference, coach Klopp was pleased with the player’s performance against Wolves: “It was a difficult game but we controlled the game most of the time. There are times when the team is too hasty in certain situations. But we all got back to the game in the second half and headed for the win.”
“The whole team defended well. Diogo plays well in the role of No. 10. The midfield and defense are cohesive. In addition, we have an attacking line that plays with high speed and wins in decisive moments. It is impossible not to mention Alisson with his excellent saves,” added the German military leader.
Regarding Darwin Nunez’s disallowed goal, Klopp added: “From the players’ point of view, it was probably a goal. But when you’re on the pitch, you have to be focused in every situation.”
In this match, Mohamed Salah contributed a goal. The former Roma star has a sixth consecutive season scoring at least 20 goals per season at Liverpool. This is also the 127th goal of the “King of Egypt” in the port city club’s shirt, the 7th achievement in the history of “The Kop”.
Liverpool collected up to 10 of the last 12 maximum points. They also shortened the gap with fourth place Tottenham Hotspur to 6 points and still have a match to play.
