Live bar April 25 news In the 34th round of the Premier League, Merseyside derby, Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 at home. Liverpool manager Klopp was interviewed after the game.
Speaking about the game, Klopp said: "Thank God there were two halves of this game. We didn't play very well in the first half, there were a lot of areas to improve, the opponent made us play very uncomfortable, we couldn't pass the ball to the back of the opponent's last line of defense, we didn't run enough. ”
"We weren't fast enough on the pitch and passed the ball into the area where there were nine defenders on the other side. In the second half we played more directly and caused a lot of trouble for the opponents. The goals were wonderful. ”
"We anticipated the tactics of the opponents, but we didn't respond very well and it made it difficult for us to play. Pickford was able to drag the ball for 5 minutes every time he got it so we couldn't use the rhythm to break through the opposing defence. We already expected them (Everton) to do that. ”
"At half-time, I told the players that the problems that arose in the first half were easy to solve and that we hadn't played our own. So the players stood up in the second half. ”
"In recent months, our winning streaks have been crazy. You have to work on it, and the players have won another victory, and I'm really happy. We won 2-0 and it was absolutely no problem. ”
Speaking about Everton player Anthony Gordon receiving a yellow card for a fake fall during the game, Klopp said: "His second fall was obviously not a penalty, he was great, but he was also lucky not to get a second yellow card. His first fall wasn't a penalty, nor was the second. ”
"If anyone thinks we won because of a fluke, then I'm going to apologize to them because it's absolutely impossible. If we can create a team atmosphere like today, it will be difficult for the opponent to beat us in 95 minutes. Everton did what they were supposed to do this game, and we should have scored three points. With that kind of performance, I think the team got the points we needed as well. “
Speaking about Origi, Klopp said: "We will never miss a player like him because once he leaves, he will continue to have explosive performances elsewhere. He's a world-class striker, he's a legend, and he'll always be a legend. He doesn't always make it to the big list, which is ridiculous, but he shows up whenever we need him. He's been involved in the team's games in the last two games, and what we did in the second half of the game wouldn't have happened without him. The players who don't make it to the big list very often, they're all very capable players. Neville Chamberlain, Elliott, Takushi Minamino, and even Reese Williams, they're all in good shape, but the way they exist as a team is why we've achieved that. ”
Commenting on the team's recent momentum, Klopp said: "We don't have too many points to lose, the next game will always be something we are looking forward to and that's where we are now. We have 8 games left and if it goes well, we can play 9 (Champions League finals). But when you're not at your best, you have to try to win the game. ”
（JayChan)