Liverpool faced Burnley, and despite a 1-0 victory, the process made Liverpool very uncomfortable. While Klopp sent a strong starting line-up, Salah and Mane partnered for the first time in more than a month.
However, Burnley was very active at the beginning of the game, with Wehost and Rodriguez giving Alisson a chance to perform. In the end, Liverpool won the game and Burnley gained the defence. And this also tells us:
1. Salah and Mane are not in good shape.
Klopp revealed that Mane was not the starter, but Jota injured his leg before the game and let Mane start. Mane and Salah's performances at the Africa Cup of Nations could be questionable, and they both had awkward moments in the first half, with Salah's penalty appeal rejected and Mane constantly finding Pope.
Mane eventually made way for Jota after holding out for more than an hour, and it was clear that although he resumed training, Mane hadn't quite kept up with the pace. Salah's performance was also not the best, and he gave Jota a not-so-good cross in the final moments, which may have shown Salah's form.
2. Klopp's tough decision.
The aftermath of this game also seems to mean Takushi Minamino, Origi, Jones and Joe. Gomez has no place, especially Origi and Gomez have missed two consecutive games.
Last season's injury crisis meant keeping players happy wasn't always a huge challenge for Klopp, but he may need to use his words and deeds to make sure he can still summon these fringe players when he needs to. After Henderson's underperformance, Klopp will face another big decision this week, with Thiago starting at San Siro, which could be a simple question, not a question of whether the former Bayern player will start, but who he will replace.
3. Quiet Firmino.
As Liverpool's other strikers play in the Africa Cup of Nations, Firmino has scored just one goal in recent consecutive matches, which is the third round of the FA Cup.
Although for Firmino it is not necessary to score in the game, even so, he will be disappointed that he has not scored in the past month. Many players are desperate for the starter, including the new player on the bench, Díaz, because no one can guarantee a starting position.
However, Firmino was very quiet and even stealthy in this game, which was by no means the best appearance ahead of the upcoming home and European schedules. Even if he strives for the best chance of the game, the outrageous header after offside will not make Klopp happy.
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