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Liverpool secured three new points in the Champions League, but injury problems on defense were exacerbated in the encounter with the Danes.
LIVERPOOL – FC MIDTJYLLAND 2-0:
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp rested several of his best players early on when Danish Midtjylland was beaten 2-0 in the Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday.
Diogo Jota and substitute Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool’s goal in a match in which the Merseyside team is unlikely to take much more than three points.
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Klopp: – I don’t like the question.
The Liverpool affiliate attack struggled for a long time to create something against their Danish guests, and in addition, substitute midfielder Fabinho had to leave with a strain injury.
Of course, Jurgen Kloppe really liked it.
– Losing Fabinho was the last thing we needed now. Obviously that is not good. He felt it in hoarding. He said he could keep playing, but he couldn’t run, so he needs to be scanned, Klopp told BT Sports.
The German tells the club’s own television channel that he expects a response from the medical team on Wednesday morning and that he doubts very positive news. He’s also not sure if Joel Matip will be ready for this weekend’s meeting with West Ham.
ANSWERED QUESTIONS: Jurgen Klopp did not like the fact that it was suggested that he and Liverpool underestimated central Jutland.
Photo: BeinSport
Liverpool had a much more difficult encounter with Midtjylland than many expected beforehand and at the post-match press conference, Klopp was asked if he underestimated the Danes, considering the team he sent onto the field.
The Liverpool manager didn’t like it.
– I don’t know if I don’t like your question. If you had seen Liverpool more, you would have known about our situation and you would have known that there was no disrespect for that lineup, Klopp said.
LOST ANOTHER MIDDLE CAP: Fabinho acts as a midfielder in the absence of Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip. Now Fabinho is also injured, Jurgen Klopp must say.
Photo: Peter Powell (AP)
In an interview with BT Sports after the match, Klopp praised Liverpool’s Danish opponent.
– It was a difficult and frantic match. Respect for central Jutland and the press game they brought. They were fantastic and they have my highest respect, Klopp said.
Great opportunity from FCM
Even before three minutes of play, Anders Dreyer was about to surprise the reigning English league champions. However, goalkeeper Alisson Becker stopped the 22-year-old after playing alone.
Liverpool struggled to create something in the first half and after just under half an hour, Fabinho had to throw in the towel after incurring something of a stretch. The Brazilian who replaced the injured Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip, was replaced by the young Rhys Williams.
Shortly after, Jens Cajuste went hard against Jordan Henderson and earned the Danes’ third yellow card in the 32nd minute. Klopp then reacted violently to FCM coach Brian Priske and the Danes bench, encouraging the aggression the Danes displayed in the duel.
The German addressed Priske, mimicked the Danes’ celebration, and gave a clear message that he was not okay with it.
Mané and Salah have half an hour
Henderson did not come out for the second half and was replaced by Gini Wijnaldum. It is not known whether the Liverpool captain had to leave due to injury.
In the 55th minute, the home side took the lead 1 – 0 when Trent Alexander-Arnold turned the ball over after a cross from the right.
1-0: I say Jota did a good job of heading the goal into the open goal after a great Liverpool attack.
Photo: Michael Regan (AP)
After an hour of play, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané were also sent to the field, while Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi left. By no means can the duo be said to have taken good care of the rare opportunity they were given to play early on.
In extra time, Salah was honored to put the final score at 2-0 after Paulinho fouled him.
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