Liverpool are back in impressive form in the Premier League with a historic thrashing of Manchester United. Jürgen Klopp warns the competition.
After Liverpool FC’s historic 7-0 win against Manchester United, coach Jürgen Klopp is hoping for a turning point in what has been a mixed season for his team so far.
“We need results and performance – and tonight we had both”Klopp said after the rout at Anfield in the BBC interview. “It is important that everyone knows: We are here and we are still alive.”
The result was “crazy”, admitted the 55-year-old, but his team’s performance was “outstanding”. “A few months ago everyone thought it was a good time to play Liverpool,” so clop. “They weren’t allowed to say it out loud, but everyone thought it because they felt like we were in deep trouble. But now it’s not such a good moment for them because we seem like ourselves again. “
Salah sets a record
On top of that, the coach was pleased that striker Mohamed Salah set a new record in the Liverpool shirt with his brace. The Egyptian is now the Reds’ record goalscorer with 129 goals in 205 Premier League games. “129 goals, that’s crazy!” said Klopp. “We already appreciate him today, but in the future people will look back and say: Wow, we saw something really special there.”
Salah himself was overjoyed after the game and was delighted that he had set his record against Manchester rivals of all people. “I can’t lie, it’s unbelievable that I made it against Manchester United today,” he said on the Sky Sports broadcaster. However, the star striker warned against getting cocky. “Now we have to stay grounded and win more games. Hopefully that gives us a big boost.”
Anger at fan: Klopp can’t enjoy Firmino goal
For Klopp, Roberto Firmino’s seventh goal was actually a “very special moment” at the gala against Manchester United, and yet the Liverpool coach was furious on the sidelines afterwards. A fan ran onto the cluster of players after the goal but slipped just before the LFC-Stars, hitting full-back Andy Robertson with his foot. The Scot held his ankle. Accordingly, Klopp’s speedster had to listen to the right words when he was taken away by a folder. But Robertson was able to finish the game.
So Klopp was finally able to enjoy Firmino’s goal. “With all the beautiful goals he scored, this was the goal he wanted most,” said Klopp of the ex-Hoffenheimer, who will leave the Reds at the end of the season after eight years. It wasn’t an easy decision for him to leave the club, Klopp said of the crowd’s favourite: “The reception he got was extraordinary.” Firmino has rarely been a regular this season.