Liverpool failed to build on their win last weekend, despite James Milner providing more solidity at left wing-back than the dropped Alberto Moreno.
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Former Liverpool Player Christain Benteke has said Jurgen Klopp did not trust enough to lead the line at the club, he believed the reds manager did not have faith in his abilities during his time at Anfield. At half time I felt there was still something in the game for us so again we tried but we lost our timing and patience.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche made no excuses for his counter-attacking tactics after his side stunned Liverpool 2-0 on Saturday. Subs: Jutkiewicz 6, O’Neil 6, Gudmundsson 6. Subs: Moreno 6, Grujic 6, Origi 6.
A second goal, against the run of play, after 36 minutes put Burnley firmly in control as Defour showed his quality, winning a loose ball and advancing to the edge of the Liverpool area before finding Gray.
“Liverpool are so easy to score against”. He’s got time and space for a shot, but his curling effort is a yard or so wide.
However, even on a day where the attack was flattering to deceive, what was the most frustrating it was the inability of the Red’s midfield and defense to remain composed against the Burnley press or defend against rapid counterattacks in attempting to at least to salvage a point. He rides a few challenges, 40 yards out from goal.
‘Crossing into the box when nobody was there, taking long-shots when people were in the box’ he said.
It was the first league victory for Burnley over their visitors since 1974 and all the more sweet for Wales global Vokes, who had played 27 games at this level – dating back to 2009 – without finding the net. I want to penetrate, create and take chances.
The Clarets won their first league game against Liverpool since September 1974, having gone seven without a win since then.
Burnley’s 19.4 percent possession was the lowest total by a winning side in the Premier League since the statistic was first recorded in the 2003-04 season.
Nolito said: “I was lucky to come on as a substitute”.
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For instance, Jurgen Klopp choosing to deploy Jordan Henderson as the deepest midfielder (leaving him alone while Adam Lallana and Georginio Wijnaldum pushed forward) resulted in a weaker performance from the skipper who struggled to deal with the Burnley counters.
