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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has ‘accepted’ his team’s performance at the 0-0 draw against Newcastle, despite the fact that his forwards missed numerous important occasions.
Mohamed Salah should have put the Reds ahead in the first half after finding space behind the Newcastle defense.
His left-handed shot was stopped by the fingertips of goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who had a brilliant night.
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Roberto Firmino then played through Andy Robertson in the area, who saw his shot blocked before it could reach Darlow.
Salah had another chance in the second half, only to open it up after pressure from the Newcastle players.
Defender Fabian Schar also contributed a crucial challenge, clearing the ball off the line before Sadio Mane could touch it.
The result means Liverpool have a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Speaking after the draw, Klopp told BBC Sport: “The Premier League is just good teams. We had great opportunities. The opposition is good and that happens all the time.
“You may think I don’t have to take my hat off to my team, but I like the performance. It was really good. Can we play soccer better? Yes, but in this game we did more than enough to win it.
“I think we had four 100% chances. We have won against Newcastle before with fewer chances. Tonight we did not, but we accepted it. I’m happy with the things that I saw tonight and I can really work with that.
“The guys are frustrated and rightly so, but not because of the acting. It is a foundation on which to build for the next few days, weeks and months. “
Thiago Alcantara returned to the side after recovering from an injury. Speaking about the Spanish international, Klopp said: “We got to see many moments of what a good footballer he is. Now we have to see how he reacts and all that. “
He went on to say, “We have another game in four days. James Milner played a super game in midfield after an injury break. Nat Phillips got back to doing his job, he was really strong against the forwards.
“A really good game, but not the result we want.”
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