Liverpool came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against a stubborn Southampton side, keeping hope to catch Manchester who’re in the driving seat of the Premier League table. Jurgen Klopp is still in the against Pep Guardiola.
Liverpool conceded first before coming back
Klopp side conceded as early as in the 13th minute when Nathan Redmond beat Allison and the Reds trailed until Takumi Monamino equalized for them in the 34th minute.
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It was in the 67th minute when Joel Matip scored a winning goal for Liverpool who held onto it until the final whistle.
Klopp said he was happy about the performance and especially so because the line-up comprised predominantly of fringe players.
Klopp happy with the performance
“I’m so happy with the performance, it’s quite touching. It’s like, wow, these boys – it’s like having Ferraris in the garage,” said Klopp.
“You let them out and they do it like this. Harvey [Elliott], I’m not sure the last time he played, Curtis [Jones] no rhythm, he has only played from time to time, Takumi Minamino, it is a crime he is not playing more often. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain did not even play and he is in outstanding shape.
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“It is really tough for the boys sometimes. Whatever happens this year happens because of this group. They are exceptional and they have showed that again.
“Incredible performance. Making nine changes, if it didn’t work out it was my responsibility, but now it did, it’s 1000 per cent the boys’ responsibility.”