Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he went against the advice of “everybody” to leave Roberto Firmino out against Chelsea on Friday night.
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The Netherlands worldwide, who scored 11 goals in 38 league appearances for Newcastle last season, is yet to open his account for Liverpool but is confident he will find the back of the net soon. “I don’t think there is an injury, it is only the situation”, added the Reds boss.
Hargreaves’ praise for Liverpool’s impressive form was echoed by former Anfield winger Steve McManaman who believes Jurgen Klopp can mount a realistic bid to end their wait for a Premier League title. I do have moments when I like to relax but I’m always moving and that has always been the case since I was a boy. I hope the goals will come soon.
He has been credited with playing a key role in the growth of player’s such as World Cup winners Mats Hummels and Mario Gotze, winger Marco Reus, and Bayern Munich goalscorer Robert Lewandowski. I like to relax, of course I do! He scored 11 times for Liverpool last season.
“I played against his teams for four-and-a-half years”, the Liverpool forward explained, according to the Daily Mail.
The Reds, on the other hand, have looked increasingly impressive.
“Everybody said we could take the risk, but I heard the word “risk” too often and so said, “no, we can’t take it – Roberto is out”.
First-half goals from Dejan Lovren and Jordan Henderson proved enough to earn victory for the visitors to Stamford Bridge – the result coming on the back of a 4-1 success for Liverpool against Premier League champions Leicester City in their previous fixture. “I always try to do a bit more than I am asked”.
“He leads by example and he’s a good leader for this team”.
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