Jurgen Klopp got his Liverpool procedures all wrong in opposition to Inter by using gambling Curtis Jones and Thiago Alcantara in midfield, one observer has said.
The Reds came into Tuesday’s Champions League remaining 16 second leg tie with a 2-0 benefit. The onus become consequently on Inter to make a quick start and turn the scoreline around.
The Serie A facet did eventually claim a 1-0 win at Anfield. Lautaro Martinez, who had had no success against Virgil van Dijk, instead took Liverpool by means of surprise with a powerful strike into the top nook.
Klopp’s men although went through to the area-finals, triumphing 2-1 on mixture. However, a primary defeat in 16 games has precipitated the spotlight to recognition on what went incorrect. In truth, it's far the first time the Reds have didn't win in 13 suits.
According to former Premier League and Serie A megastar Paolo Di Canio, Klopp were given his midfield all wrong. The pundit claimed that Thiago Alcantara does now not match Liverpool’s gadget, mainly not along the generally-reliable Curtis Jones.
“Liverpool did no longer win five-zero inside the first leg,” Di Canio informed Sky Sport Italia (thru the Liverpool Echo).
“Tonight, they tried to manage via playing with a midfield that underestimated the strength of Inter.
“In reality, [Klopp] made the primary adjustments there, even supposing it's far genuine that he additionally makes them within the Premier League.
“You can’t play with Curtis Jones, who is a reliable kid, along side more skilled ones. And Thiago Alcantara, who’s no longer suitable for Klopp’s recreation.”
Meanwhile, Klopp shared his assistant Peter Krawietz’s concept that there's an “artwork” to dropping the proper video games. While the Reds’ prevailing run came to an abrupt stop, zone-very last progression is the larger photograph.
