Jurgen Klopp’s faith in Liverpool vs. Newcastle keep their unbeaten streak in the Premier League and the quest to quadruple continues
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, UK – History continues to call Liverpool and no one will be able to doubt Jurgen Klopp’s men if they don’t end up achieving the unprecedented Foursome. Naby Keitafirst half goal against Newcastle United Football Club is enough to sealed a 1-0 victory at St James’ Park and prolong Liverpool’s unbeaten streak Premier League running in 2022, but it still might not be enough to beat City of Manchester to the title.
The two strongest teams in England, and arguably Europe, are in the race for the title on the final day of the season on May 22. There is also a high probability that they will meet again, six days later. , in the Champions League. Tournament Finals in Paris; both clubs advance to this week’s semi-final second leg with a total lead Villarreal (Liverpool lead 2-0) and Real Madrid (Cities lead 4-3).
But while Liverpool’s fate is in their hands in the Champions League and FA Cup finals, where they must face Chelsea at Wembley on May 14, they can only hope their best is good enough in the Premier League. For Klopp’s side to win their second title in three seasons, they need City to get ahead somewhere. When Liverpool left Newcastle for their return trip to Anfield, they held the top spot with a two-point advantage over Man City, but with Pep Guardiola’s side due to face. Leeds United at Elland Road in Saturday’s late game, they knew they could finish second before returning to Merseyside.
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However, Liverpool are refusing to make City’s task easier. Meet Villarreal at Anfield on Wednesday night, face Newcastle less than 72 hours later has all the signs of a game too far. Under Eddie Howe, Newcastle have had a resurgence since the start of the year and only Liverpool have had a better record in the Premier League since January 1. So if Liverpool are going to lose points anywhere, this looks to be the game. the deadliest competition between now and Last Day, with a combination of Champions League fatigue and a confident home side threatening to plot against Klopp and his players.
Klopp starts the game with Mohamed Salah, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara and Trent Alexander-Arnold on the substitute’s bench in an attempt to refresh his team ahead of Tuesday’s second leg at Villarreal, so it’s another point that leaves Liverpool short, but this is a day that afternoon Their squad depth has been improved. “That’s the only reason we’re where we are,” Klopp said of his squad after the game. “They are an exceptionally talented group of players.”
Keita, James Milner, Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota were selected to fill the void and each of them contributed significantly to the victory. Keita scored the only goal of the game, Milner started the move to score by challenging Fabian Schaar to move the ball to Jota, whose pass helped Keita score. And Gomez, a rare start, made more than one vital intervention on the right as Newcastle tried to break through.
Milner’s contribution is perhaps the most eye-catching, as the veteran understands. At 36, the former Newcastle midfielder has only been used infrequently by Klopp and this is his first Premier League game since the 2-2 draw against Chelsea on January 2, but he is in control. He plays on the pitch and his experience is important. on a day when Liverpool just got the job done.
“Milner has been excellent,” said Klopp. “He is extremely important for us. He is very helpful in the dressing room, especially for a manager whose native language is not English, but he is also important on the pitch. and he played a great game today.
“His age? Well, it’s probably interesting to look at [Real Madrid midfielder] Luka Modric too. I think he is also 36 years old, so what a generation of players. But Milly was a role model and he set the standards in a way that educated all of us. “
It was a sign of respect that Milner commanded in the game, when he was replaced by Thiago In the 78th minute, he was clapped by all sides of St James’ Park. Milner left Newcastle in 2008, but his professionalism and contribution in black and white in previous years will continue to be remembered.
Time will tell whether Milner will start another game this season, but it’s safe to assume he will feature in every squad between now and the possible Champions League final. occurred at the Stade de France. As Klopp said, fringe players like Milner are why he is able to rest stars like Salah and Thiago and still confidently land important victories.
But Liverpool is now entering a period of crisis. Any failure to win any competition would be a blow to their hopes of winning the Quarterfinals, so every player must show up when selected. Klopp has been able to count on each of them so far, but he can’t control everything and even Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the Premier League in the calendar year may not be enough to win the title. If they can’t get City to win the Premier League, it won’t be due to a lack of effort, quality or persistence.
