Jurgen Klopp has given his reaction after Liverpool dramatically secured a big three points against Tottenham at Anfield.
The Reds found themselves 3-0 up after just 15 minutes and it looked like it could be an easy scoreline for Klopp’s team. However, Spurs rallied and turned the game into an absolute classic.
Curtis Jones opened the scoring for Liverpool after Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered an inch-perfect cross to the back post. Jones finished the chance to give the Reds a 1-0 lead after just three minutes.
Tottenham failed to respond and conceded a second just two minutes later through Luis Diaz. Cristian Romero chopped down Mohamed Salah in the penalty area shortly after – who converted the spot kick confidently.
But, Spurs began to fight back through a Harry Kane goal in the 40th minute, giving his team some hope heading into half-time.
After showing some character in the second half, Heung-Min Son made the scoreline 3-2 after beating Allisson in a one-on-one.
Then, it looked as if Tottenham had completed the comeback in the dying moments of the game, with ex-Everton attacker Richarlison heading home his first Premier League goal of the season in the 93rd minute.
However, the draw wasn’t to be for Spurs, after Lucas Moura made a horrendous error and played the ball straight into Diogo Jota’s path. Jota made no mistake, and regained the lead for Liverpool.
In his post-match interview, Klopp praised his players for their fantastic start, but insisted his team have a lot to improve on.
Speaking to BBC Sport, he said: “Super start in the game, outstanding start in the game.
“Top, top performance in all departments of football. How we played, how we pressed, how we counter-pressed, how we defended, how we reacted. 3-0 up, wow, what a game.
“First moment where we don’t defend properly the first line doesn’t react, the rest of the team is too deep, and all of a sudden we have a one-on-one in our box where Virgil van Dijk slips. You need to avoid a decision where it can be that situation.
“Second half the game is open because they started believing or kept believing. We opened the door for them and it looked like we pushed them through a little bit as well. The second goal they scored a situation that shouldn’t happen as well.
“The third goal, a tight set-piece in 92nd minute, always tricky. You want to avoid these kinds of set-pieces. But thank god, Diogo Jota saved us. That feels great.
“From a development point of view,…
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