“I thought the performance was very good”.
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There were a few more changes after the 70th minute for Liverpool – and Luis Suarez departed for Barcelona to a standing ovation from the Liverpool supporters inside the stadium.
Klopp wanted to use the game to measure how much his side still needed to do before next weekend’s Premier League opener at Arsenal and on the evidence provided, his list will be quite short.
Sturridge’s former strike partner Luis Suarez started for Barca, who also made three alterations to the side that beat Leicester City, bringing in Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Mascherano and Sergio Busquets.
The Spanish Super Cup is next for Luis Enrique’s side, starting with the first leg at Sevilla on August 14. “And we have enough days for the players to get back to full form and fitness”.
Daniel Sturridge was ruled out of Liverpool’s pre-season friendly against Barcelona with a hip injury.
Of course, Liverpool’s star has fallen somewhat while Barcelona’s has only risen, but that doesn’t make this match any less exciting, especially when you consider some of the storylines involved.
Philippe Coutinho then curled an effort wide after shrugging off the attentions of Aleix Vidal and Mignolet denied Suarez as an entertaining, end-to-end first half came to an end.
And manager Klopp was dealt another blow when Milner, who was playing in Liverpool’s problem left-back position, limped off moments before half-time. Klopp said he would undergo a scan on Sunday.
Liverpool went on to win the match, 4-0, as their strong preseason under Jurgen Klopp continued.
In the 47th minute, Origi’s flick released Mane and his low cross from the right was bundled into the net by Mascherano.
Divock Origi struck a minute later to leave Barcelona reeling, while an injury time Marko Grujic goal put the icing on the cake for Liverpool as the Catalan giants were sent packing.
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Barca could find no way through and Grujic looped in a stunning late header to complete the rout.
