Following Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Southampton on Tuesday night, Jurgen Klopp has lavished praise on his fringe players.
Liverpool earned a come-from-behind triumph to push the Premier League title chase to the last day of the season, with Klopp making nine changes from the team that started the FA Cup final on Saturday.
Jurgen Klopp, in comments published by Marca following Liverpool’s victory over Southampton, revealed the key to his team’s success with his trademark flair.
Klopp remarked afterwards, “Actually, I am very thrilled about the performance because it was a bit touching to be honest.”
“These boys are incredible. It’s like having Ferraris in the garage and then letting them out to drive around like this.
“I’m not sure when Harvey [Elliott] last played; Curtis [Jones], no rhythm; [Takumi] Minamino, it’s a crime he doesn’t play more often.”
“It’s extremely difficult for the boys, but everything that happens this year is due to this bunch.” It’s outstanding, and they demonstrated it once more tonight.”
This group ❤ pic.twitter.com/dsq40dQaKn
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 18, 2022
Liverpool Injury List As The Champions League Final Approaches
Liverpool have a number of injury worries ahead of the Champions League final against Real Madrid on May 28.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk were injured in the FA Cup final and were unable to play against Southampton.
Both players are expected to be fit for Liverpool’s final Premier League match of the season on Sunday against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Meanwhile, Klopp expressed optimism that Fabinho, who had a hamstring injury in their recent win over Aston Villa, will be healthy for the final.
“[He] is progressing extremely well,” Klopp remarked of Fabinho.
Liverpool’s remaining fixtures
May 22 – Wolves (h) Premier League
May 28 – Real Madrid (n) Champions League final
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