Jurgen Klopp returns to the scene of his first game as Liverpool manager at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday, still searching for an effective winning formula.
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The Dutch custodian started proceedings with a stellar save within five minutes of the match as he denied Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho a sure goal early on.
Erik Lamela clipped Roberto Firmino as he darted into the area and although the contact did not appear to be deliberate, the penalty was given and Milner gave Vorm no chance.
An Eric Dier cross was flicked to the back post by Harry Kane where Rose was unmarked and he thrashed the ball beyond Mignolet at his near post to equalise.
Liverpool visit White Hart Lane in the first game of the match week 3 at lunchtime.
The German told reporters afterwards that he felt “a little bit disappointed” despite taking a point away from Spurs, explaining: “When we played like this then I think we could have won the game, but it is like it is”. Pochettino is working hard to get his players up to speed and was frustrated after the 1-1 draw with Liverpool that he will not see many of them again for another 10 days.
Eventually the Reds would score in the 43rd minute but it was less about Spurs’ awful defense (even though it was quite bad) and more about referee Bobby Madley calling a soft foul on Érik Lamela.
“I’m really happy that we have him”.
Game time for Saturday morning clash is 7:30 am and it will be streaming live in the U.S. on NBCSN and its platforms, including NBC Sports Live, as well as LFCTV GO and television coverage on Sky Sports 1/HD for the viewers living in the UK.
“Of course the players know they should score”.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino insists Kyle Walker’s substitution in the 28th minute due to illness had a significant impact on his team. Spurs are unbeaten in their two games with a win against Crystal Palace and a draw against Everton. But in the second half we increased our level and our performance was much better.
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“We will work on it but we are convinced he can play there, that’s why we haven’t signed another player in this position”.
