Liverpool beat Sheffield United 2-0, in the kind of routine victory that has been overlooked in recent months. Just appear, be better than the opponent and take the three points.
Curtis Jones scored a well-crafted goal in the second half, before Roberto Firmino received a big help in a deflection to double the Reds’ advantage. Everything is very good, and the manager finally had reason to be satisfied.
“The plan was to continue and do the same things again. When we were able to play as we wanted, they couldn’t handle us, ”said Jürgen Klopp to BBC Sport.
“Sheffield United lost a lot, but all by the smallest margin. Of course, these games remain exciting until the end. We could have scored three in the first half. What we created was very good. The submission was good enough for today, but we can improve.
“It is normal for us to be criticized, people discard us. That is good.
“[Curtis Jones] is a top player, so he is playing. He has to be more involved in goal situations, as in all places where there is room for improvement ”.
“[Firmino] had a goal, who cares? For him it counts, if it’s not in the statistics, I don’t care.
“It was to show that we are still there. We played against Chelsea on Thursday, we have to show it again. We have to win football games, we know that. There is no way to enter the Champions League without results. Tonight we made it, we continue.
“Everyone who sees Sheffield United playing knows that you have to work hard against them.
“We created a lot and we should be winning 3-0. Andy Robertson could have done a hat trick.
“The clean sheet is very important. Adrian showed pure class and character. I am very happy for him. He was too early. It was a very good game. “
Hopefully, Liverpool can finally show some pace in this game. They will need it.