Jurgen Klopp stated Liverpool turned of their finest show of the season after a thumping 6-1 win at troubled relegation battlers Leeds.
Klopp’s aspect halted a five-game winless run in all competitions in emphatic style as Leeds have been put to the sword at Elland Street.
Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota each fired doubles after Cody Gakpo had given Liverpool the lead, whereas substitute Darwin Nunez accomplished the rout within the remaining minute.
Luis Sinisterra diminished the deficit for Leeds when making it 2-1 early within the second half, nevertheless it was transient respite as Liverpool clicked into prime gear.
Klopp stated: “The second within the recreation I loved probably the most was the 92nd minute. It’s already 6-1 and we lose the ball and we had 4 gamers chasing.
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“From a counter-pressing perspective that was undoubtedly the perfect recreation we’ve performed this season, in possession most likely as properly.
“We have been calm within the decisive moments to move distinctive balls. I believe Mo’s second was tremendous play. Curtis (Jones) to Robbo (Andrew Robertson), then Cody (Gakpo) after which the ball to Mo. That was actually good.
“There have been a number of good moments. Final purpose, sensational move from Trent (Alexander-Arnold) and Darwin (Nunez) can end it off. It was an excellent recreation.”
Liverpool had taken two factors from their 4 earlier Premier League video games and misplaced within the Champions League at Actual Madrid since their record-breaking 7-0 win towards Manchester United early final month.
They continue to be in eighth place, three factors adrift of the Europa League locations, and Klopp stated he had “no clue the place we will find yourself this season.”
“We’ve performed a extremely unhealthy season, however some issues will not be actually to elucidate,” the German added.
“Some issues are, some issues aren’t. Some issues are undoubtedly not acceptable, however now we will put in good performances we will perceive what is feasible.
“That’s actually vital for me and that’s why I don’t suppose the place we will push to, I simply need us to play prime soccer and win video games and we’ll see the place we find yourself.”
Leeds look like in free-fall after conceding 11 objectives of their final two video games, following up their 5-1 house defeat to Crystal Palace eight days in the past with one other devastating loss.
They’ve now conceded 60 league objectives this season, greater than every other aspect, and stay two factors above the drop zone with seven video games to play.
Head coach Javi Gracia admitted his aspect’s newest humbling was one of many low factors of his managerial profession.
“It’s laborious to handle, after all,” Gracia stated. “I don’t keep in mind in my profession if in two video games in a row I conceded 5, then six objectives. I don’t keep in mind that.
“It’s laborious to handle, however I’m right here to attempt to give my finest, to attempt to assist the group, to assist the membership and that’s what I’m going to do.”
