Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp has jumped to the defence of goalkeeper Alisson after his error gifted Wolves a gap purpose in Saturday’s 2-2 FA Cup draw.
After a formidable begin from the Reds, they quickly discovered themselves 1-0 down as Alisson’s sloppy move was simply intercepted by Goncalo Guedes, who tapped residence into an empty web to provide Wolves an unlikely entry into the sport.
After the match, Klopp acknowledged the error however was eager to remind followers simply how usually Alisson has bailed out different teammates previously.
“It was a very good begin, a dominant begin,” he informed ITV. “We performed actually good soccer moments after which we concede. The purpose shouldn’t occur, however everyone knows how usually Ali saves our backsides.
“They’d counter-attacks earlier than then, it’s all the time harmful when [Adama] Traore will get the ball. We may see that. We got here again with a incredible equaliser, every part was clear at half time what we needed to enhance and alter to trigger them extra issues.
“Then it was a dominant efficiency earlier than they obtained a foot within the recreation and we did not win sufficient challenges from there. They brought on us huge issues. We saved the issues within the recreation. The equaliser was unfortunate, however he shouldn’t be capable of work into our field.”
The sport additionally marked the debut of winter arrival Cody Gakpo, who placed on a protected, composed displaying on the left facet of Liverpool’s assault.
“He fitted into the sport,” Klopp mentioned of his new signing. “It was not straightforward for a primary step. We can’t anticipate it to be good, however he confirmed good indicators. Now we have to get him in higher positions however that may come little question.”
