Salah And Mane Took Liverpool To The UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals

Liverpool’s 2-0 victory during the round of 16 second leg over RB Leipzig on Wednesday paved its way UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. But it wasn’t a smooth advance as RB Leipzig looked more dominant till the 70th minute of the game.

Goalless first half

RB Leipzig was successful in warding off the relentless press of The Reds but it couldn’t break Liverpool’s high defensive line. It failed in making any meaningful attack on The Reds despite keeping the possession of the ball for maximum time in the first half. Liverpool made a comeback into the third-quarter of the first half but the opportunities were missed due to lack of finishing. So, both the teams failed to get any breakthrough in the first half.

RB Leipzig changed its strategy in the second half

RB Leipzig brough attacker Alexander Sortloth into the game in the second half. He was replaced midfielder Kevin Kampl. It also made minor changes but the results achieved with the changes had little impact on the game. At one moment, Hwang Hee-Chan and Justin Kluivert came too close to scoring a goal but Alexander Sortloth shot the ball off the post.

Liverpool turned the game in last minutes

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Liverpool End Their Dry Season By Defeating Sheffield United With 2-0

Liverpool defeated the last-placed Sheffield United with 2-0 on Sunday. But there is little to triumph for The Reds already had a miserable run of four defeats in February. Also, the defending barely managed the Sunday match that includes an own-goal by Sheffield’s Kean Bryan.

What are the chances of defending champions in Premier League 2021?

The Reds have almost lost their chances to the championship this season. The Sunday win with 2-0 could do little for the defending champions that need more time to come out from the shock of losing crucial matches to Everton, Manchester City and Leicester. But manager Jürgen Klopp looked hopeful about Liverpool’s prospects.

What did Jürgen Klopp say about Liverpool’s win?

Liverpool beat Sheffield United 2-0

A jubilant Jürgen Klopp said that Liverpool should have scored three times before they scored two goals. He further said that the finishing was good and that he knew that the team needed improvement for the upcoming fixtures.

Was Jürgen Klopp right in his assessment of his team’s ability to score three times?

Liverpool missed many opportunities in the first half but it was Sheffield goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale that kept The Reds at bay in the entire first half. And it was only in the second half that Liverpool could score their first goal.

The 20-year-old Curtis Jones that has just came out of the academy brought the breakthrough for Liverpool in 48th minute when shot a deflected cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The second goal came in 64th minute when Roberto Firmino charged towards the Sheffield’s goalpost and fired a missed shot that was turned into an own-goal by Kean Bryan.

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What Does Liverpool’s Defeat Mean For Manchester City?

Brighton almost spoiled Liverpool’s chances of retaining their title by beating the champions with 1-0 at Anfield on Wednesday. It was the second home defeat for the champions since 2012. Also, it was the third consecutive home game where Liverpool failed to score since 1984. Last month, Burnley ended their 68-game unbeaten home run in the Premiere League.

Liverpool gives excuses for the beating

Jurgen Klopp’s boys looked handicapped before Brighton because of the absence of the senior centre-backs and the goalkeeper. Klopp said that Liverpool could do well because they were fatigued both mentally and physically. The key players were absent and Jordan Henderson was again assigned into the central defense.

Tough road ahead for Liverpool

The crushing defeat has relegated Liverpool at fourth place. It is now seven points behind Manchester City that look set to win their third Premiere League title in four years. Klopp’s men have a huge mountain to climb as they will fight with Manchester City on Sunday. And this match is going to be crucial for Liverpool as the City still have a game in hand.

Match summary

Steven Alzate scored the only goal of the match to get Brighton a lead over Liverpool. But Liverpool had the advantage of possession of the ball in the start. Even Mohamed Salah tried to score a goal in the opening minutes but that golden opportunity was missed. Also, Klopp’s men had no idea on how to make a move. On the contrary, Brighton’s looked determined from the start.

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How Burnley Denied Even A Single Goal To Liverpool?

Liverpool faced stunning defeat at the hands of Burnley when Ashley Barnes scored a goal at the 83rd minute into the game. It was a foul from Alisson that resulted into a penalty stroke that Barnes turned into a goal for Burnley and won the league match. But it was more a problem with Liverpool than advantage for Burnley.

Difficulties for Liverpool

After seeing his team struggle, Klopp was expected to add Xherdan Shaqiri and Origi in place of Salah and Firmino to bring speed in the game and allow the team to be more aggressive in their attack. And Klopp justified his decision by giving the excuse that since the club has a hectic schedule, it becomes necessary to keep changing the players. It is to be noted that Liverpool is playing every three day but it got nine days for the Sunday match with Manchester United that was a 0-0 draw.

Burnley’s master stroke

The Clarets are good at frustrating their opponents and this they demonstrated in the game. Throughout the game, they kept the Reds running for ball in a maze and never allowed them to get close hits. All the Reds could do is to try long range shots at the goal and those attempts were foiled by the Burnley.

Notable performances

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ruled the ground in the midfield despite his knee injury. He’s still recovering from the injury. Also, Nick Pope did a fairly well job by denying Liverpool goals. It was his heroic deed that kept the Reds guessing for the right place for striking … Read the rest

Liverpool wild win over West Ham was Delight to watch in the United States

The much-awaiting movement for the fans finally accomplished. Liverpool has taken one more step forward in the Premier League by getting a win over West Ham by 3-2 in the United States, Monday.

This outstanding win lessens their score and all they need 11 points to win from 11 games, which is the quickest way to kiss the trophy of the league.

Liverpool is the first who breaks the record of winning continuously with high wins, which was set by themselves in 1972.

And at this win, the Liverpool Boss Klopp said, I couldn’t wish for such great victory in 11 games. It was extremely difficult, but we have done it. This win was also recorded for the 18th-century city premier league victories.

Liverpool Vs West Ham

Liverpool and West Ham have exchanged the goals for the starting 12 minutes with Georginio Wijalndum and giving the lead to the alexander by the corner-kick. Then West Ham gave the shock to Anfield by Pablo shot in the next 54th minute.

Next 64th minute, Lukasz Fabianski mishap his goalkeeper when Mohammed salah has made a shot by legs and hands.

Then after Liverpool got the lead and made a goal into the empty net, 81st minute. The warnings were ongoing, but the game won by Liverpool.

Liverpool upcoming Events

The next match of Liverpool will be vs Watford, Bournemouth, crystal palace, evertona, and more. All these matches will start on 21 March. However, it is the FA group match which may delay for a later date.

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