JURGEN KLOPP RUED a sloppy defensive display from Liverpool as they let a two-goal lead slip against Arsenal and were forced to rescue a 3-3 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Everything looked like it was going to plan for Klopp’s free-scoring Reds when Mohamed Salah doubled Liverpool’s lead after 52 minutes – the Egyptian adding to Philippe Coutinho’s first-half opener.
However, Arsenal came storming back into the clash and were 3-2 ahead six minutes after Salah’s strike – Alexis Sanchez, Granit Xhaka and Mesut Ozil completing the turnaround.
It was a crazy period of Friday’s Premier League crash and Liverpool’s defending – and goalkeeping – left much to be desired.
Klopp was not too downhearted, though, as Roberto Firmino secured a point in a match that will be remembered for that frantic six-minute spell.
“Three goals at Arsenal should be enough. We should’ve won today,” he told Sky Sports.
“Defending is a team thing and we made individual mistakes. Three in one game gave Arsenal a chance to come back but the performance, again, was a winning one.
“The consistency was good. We had one draw where we couldn’t understand how we got a point but it’s the truth, we carry on and in this moment it is disappointing.
I am angry but I cannot change it tonight. We have things we have to work on and play the next game.”
A lot of attention will focus on the performance of Simon Mignolet, particularly for his feeble attempt to save Xhaka’s long-range strike.
Klopp conceded his goalkeeper should have done better but chose not to dwell on the mistake.
“I think Simon could’ve made a save in this moment,” he added. “He misjudged it, that’s how life is. The second hand would have helped. He was surprised and that’s how it is, we don’t have to make it bigger than it is.”
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Jurgen is asking for the chop, Hes backing players he cant rely on, Just say nothing and sort it out.
@Ciarán: so if he’s asked a question in a press conference don’t answer it
The pool are def the most entertaining team in the prem league as in you are guaranteed entertainment at both ends
Cmon yurgan how much more evidence do you need ????? Smell the coffee ! Thanks Simon see you later !
Buy defenders of adequate quality please
@Killian Phair: defence has improved but still need a CB
More BS and a spaz comment from Klopp. If you keep playing idiot keeper week in week out, then you deserved to be sacked. They had the game in the bag if their “fab4″ were any good but the bottled it again. THIS IS TYPICAL LIVERPOOL BUT THE BLINKERED DON’T SEE IT. Not seeing Brillo Brillo tonight?????? One inept twit called me a ratard!!!!! Whats that? I’m the happy one. I wish you all Happy Holidays! Love this.
@Whatshisname: u drew at home to a team you don’t rate… why are you happy?
@Calling Your Bullshi: U drew at home?? Was he playing??
@Whatshisname: I’m sure there is more than one count of irony in your post just there.
@Whatshisname: the blinkered? You need to update your malware.
@Whatshisname: be happy your team didn’t lose ! Wink wink
@Whatshisname: yup your a ratard. Have a lovely Christmas
@Whatshisname: You say you support Arsenal but here you are only concerned about Liverpool. Why the obsession? Is it jealousy? Thoughts?
Dropping 2 points will live long.. the battle for 4th come May between these two clubs
@Ich bin brendan: man city Chelsea Spurs then Arsenal/pool?
@Graham: united also ? And that’s it I’m afraid . It’s so poor why bother ? They are strangling the game , money , refs , coaches , formations , overhype , no contact etc . Anyway …… happy Christmas , and new year ,