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Reds around the world are celebrating Liverpool’s great last minute victory over Tottenham tonight. It was the kind of performance that has eluded the injury-plagued squad in recent weeks, and the fact that it took place against the team at the top of the Premier League table makes it very special.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was understandably thrilled with the result, and his pride in the team’s performance was clear in his post-match interview with Amazon Prime Video.
“I would say it was one of our best performances of the season, personally,” said the captain. “With the ball, without the ball, the counterattack was really good, recovering the ball up high, relentless with the pressure. I’m on the moon, as you can see. “
The English midfielder admitted that the Spurs goal was a bit disappointing because they expected Tottenham to rely on quick counterattacks and should have been ready for it. However, considering the overall performance, especially the relentless drive to search for a late winner, Henderson felt that the victory was deserved (unlike a very bitter Portuguese coach who will remain anonymous).
“I thought it was a good game, very tactical and probably what you expected a bit in terms of us dominating the ball, we created chances and then [we] finish on the counter in the first half, ”Henderson said.
“We will be disappointed with that because we knew that was the case, but overall I thought the performance was outstanding. I thought we dominated for long periods with the ball, we created some good opportunities and never stopped, we went on to the end and got the winner that I think we deserved.
Rhys Williams also earned the captain’s praise for his performance in his first Premier League start. Henderson was pleased with both the young defender’s play and his vocal leadership at the back.
“I told them before the game that he was outstanding and I expected the same tonight and he was outstanding again. He was one of the best players in the park, he won most things in the air, he defended, I could hear him speak all the time, for such a young boy.
Despite the incredible performance that propelled Liverpool back to top spot in the Premier League table, by the end of the interview Henderson was already trying to shift focus towards this weekend’s match against Crystal Palace.
“We are delighted with the three points. And our focus now has to be on the weekend, which is coming fast against Palace, which is a very good team, as you know. They have had very good results lately, so it will be a difficult test for us ”.
