When you can score the three decisive goals in 45 minutes, why do you need 90? While Liverpool will want to forget their first half against Wolves, we want to see more of their second.
At Molineux, Jurgen Klopp’s players truly hammered home his disgust for the “joke” that was the 12.30 start, sluggish and acting as though they hadn’t really woken up.
Wolves was able to grab an early lead as a result, and the Reds were fortunate to only be down one goal at the half. However, Liverpool went on to exact revenge on the hosts.
Harvey Elliott, Andy Robertson, and Cody Gakpo all contributed to turning a terrible first half into a victory, while FotMob offered the ideal visualization for when the
Klopp’s initial reaction during the first half was “WTF,” which is understandable given that his team was reactive and second-best, Joe Gomez was misplaced in the inverted system, and Alexis Mac Allister was worn out.
Klopp was able to turn the game around, and his team capitalized on their momentum, going from five shots and zero major chances in the first half to eleven shoots and five big chances in the second.
Mo Salah’s performance was yet another slap in the face to anyone who has ever accused him of being selfish. He was only denied a hat-trick of assists because Elliott’s strike was ruled to be an own goal.
It may not have been a match Salah was heavily engaged in, but his impact was evident on the scoresheet with two assists, three duels won, and one recovery.
Robertson wasn’t kidding when he said that goals don’t come around that frequently. He only had eight before traveling to the Wolves, and his shooting generally left a lot to be desired.
not right now, though.
Quansah’s first of many. How’d he do, then? He performed extremely well, was excellent, and it was a lovely, wonderful experience for him, according to Klopp’s post-game analysis.
We are unable to differ. Jarell Quansah, 20, stood his ground and played as if it were one of countless outings rather than his first start for Liverpool while others were confused at the beginning.
We can never have too many of these talented young people!
