Liverpool Successfully Overcome Newcastle's Resistance, Klopp: Like Beating Bournemouth

Jurgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold (Photo: Liverpool.com)

JAKARTA - Liverpool won 3-1 over Newcastle in the 17th week of the 2021/2022 Premier League. Jurgen Klopp said the match was like beating Bournemouth.

Klopp said his team had fully understood Newcastle's style of play to be able to win this match. This is inseparable from Klopp's analysis of the tactics used by Newcastle coach Eddie Howe, who previously handled Bournemouth.

"It feels like we beat Bournemouth with the same coach, because before I did analyze Bournemouth more in preparation for this match than (analyze) Newcastle," Klopp was quoted as saying from Liverpool's official website on Friday, December 17.

In the victory at Anfield Stadium last night, the hosts were left behind by Jonjoy Shelvy's quick goal in the sixth minute. Luckily, it didn't take long for Liverpool to rise in the first half through goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool's counter-attack then doubled as it entered the end of the second half. Because Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the third goal in the 87th minute which also confirmed Liverpool's victory.

The situation left behind and then recovered was also experienced by Liverpool when they last met Bournemouth under the tutelage of Eddie Howe. From that moment Klopp then began to read the exact same Newcastle movement.

"We won 2-1 the last time Eddie Howe was here with Bournemouth after they scored again. We saw the same thing in this game. They made life difficult for us, but then we came back," continued Klopp.

Regarding Liverpool, who was left behind in the early minutes, Klopp admitted that this moment had made his team chaotic. But thanks to persistence and hard work, sweet results can finally be achieved by the Reds.

"Behind 1-0 changed the mood a bit. We were in a hurry in a few moments. However, we were able to score a very good goal," said the coach.

"I'm very happy at this period of the year when you only have to think about the game," Klopp said.

Three points from this match against Newcastle make Liverpool able to stick tightly to Manchester City at the top of the standings. Liverpool currently collect 40 points in second place which is only one point behind The Citizens with a total of 41 points in the top position.