Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp is setting his sights on Champions League qualification after his aspect lastly bought again to profitable methods with a 2-0 win over Sheffield United that introduced a run of 4 straight Premier League defeats to an finish.
Klopp’s aspect struggled in entrance of purpose however a Curtis Jones strike and a Kean Bryan personal purpose gave the sixth-placed Reds a much-needed win forward of their midweek showdown with Chelsea, who’re one place above them within the desk.
“This was about us showing we’re still there. We play Chelsea on Thursday, we have to show it again. We have to win football games, we know that. There’s no way into the Champions League without results. Tonight we got it, we keep going,” Klopp instructed Sky Sports.
“Sheffield United have lost a lot but all by the smallest margin. It’s clear these games stay exciting until the very end. We could have scored three in the first half,” the German coach defined.
“What we created was very good. The finishing was good enough for today, but we can improve.”
🗓️ 20 years to the day after his teaching profession started with a win for Mainz…
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Klopp mentioned he’s anticipating striker Diogo Jota to return for the Chelsea sport. The 24-year-old has recovered from a knee harm and was within the squad to face Sheffield United, however withdrew attributable to sickness.
Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale had an outstanding first half and there was little he may do to cease the 2 objectives, however he was disillusioned on the ultimate whistle.
“We gave everything tonight. For the first half and most of the second half we gave a good account of ourselves,” he instructed Sky Sports.
“They are world-class players and can do that to any team. It’s definitely a disappointed dressing room because we could possibly have got something out of that.”
