Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has praised fellow defenders Virgil Van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez after the Reds’ 1-0 win in opposition to Newcastle United.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect traveled to St. James’ Park for what promised to be a troublesome check in opposition to a spirited Magpies aspect within the Premier League. Whereas Newcastle did hassle them occasionally, the Reds exited the sector with a detailed victory, courtesy of Naby Keita’s Nineteenth-minute strike.
Liverpool’s backline was glorious within the recreation, limiting Eddie Howe’s aspect to simply two pictures on course. Robertson managed two clearances and an interception, whereas right-back Gomez recorded three tackles, two interceptions and a clearance. Centre-backs Van Dijk and Matip mixed for seven clearances and a deal with and in addition gained eight of their 14 duels.
Talking after the sport, Robertson was filled with reward for his fellow defenders, telling BT Sport (as quoted by Metro):
‘‘Joelinton was inflicting us a few issues early on, however within the second half, I believed the lads have been glorious in opposition to him. They began higher than us, however then we obtained a foothold within the recreation. We obtained the purpose, and we obtained a bit higher after that.’’
The Scottish full-back added:
‘‘They didn’t have many probabilities. I believed the 2 centre-backs and Joe Gomez have been completely different class.’’
“We’re simply proud of the three factors” – Andy Robertson after Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Newcastle
Regardless of having fun with 65% possession and recording 24 pictures, of which ten have been on course, Liverpool managed only one purpose in opposition to Newcastle. Nonetheless, Robertson wasn’t nervous concerning the margin of victory. He was glad to have taken house all three factors in opposition to a strong Magpies outfit, saying:
‘‘Newcastle labored actually arduous; they’re in incredible form. They’re within the high ten, so we knew it was going to be tough. Fortunately, we obtained the purpose, and I don’t assume that they had too many probabilities after that. We had a number of to kill the sport off, however we’re simply proud of the three factors.’’
Klopp made 5 modifications to his workforce that beat Villarreal 2-0 of their UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg in midweek. Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara began the sport in opposition to Newcastle on the bench.
Regardless of the modifications to the XI, Liverpool secured a deserved victory in opposition to the Magpies. Robertson believes the gamers that got here into the lineup put in good shows and that the membership will want that until the top of the season. He stated:
‘‘We made 5 modifications in the present day, however the lads which can be coming in are placing in huge performances. We want that between now and the top of the season.’’
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The Reds will subsequent journey to Spain to tackle Villarreal within the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal on Could 3, Tuesday.
