1 month ago
Anfield Index
This game saw ten players recalled after the Everton victory, with Virgil selected in place of our inconsistent Matip, as widely expected. Liverpool are still searching for their past levels of form, whilst trying to wrestle their previously heavy possession stats back into the deep lush green. The Newcastle keeper was caught in man’s land (about forty yards from his goal), and the resulting hand ball meant he had to be sent from the pitch. Liverpool seem to have forgotten how to game manage and control from a winning position, which made for a quietly entertaining second period. Klopp and his under fire back-room staff have enjoyed a good week so far, and continue to rebuild from their recent position at rock bottom.
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