Liverpool lacked the medical edge to take advantage of their dominance in opposition to Man United, with some extent relinquishing their place on the high of the desk, for now a minimum of.
Jurgen Klopp had a optimistic tackle the 0-0 draw in opposition to United, impressed by the “finest” counter-pressing he had seen from this evolution of his aspect regardless of having solely some extent to point out for it.
It left a bitter style for a lot of, although, because the match was there for the taking.
From a Reds’ perspective, there have been each positives – in the event you seemed intently – and negatives available.
POSITIVE – Can shortly put it proper
In case you felt deflated after the ultimate whistle you weren’t alone, two factors simply slipped via our fingers having carried out every part however rating in opposition to a aspect who’re ranges under us.
Fortunately, we don’t should stew over it for lengthy as two dwelling video games within the subsequent 5 days shortly comply with.
First up, there’s a spot within the League Cup semi-final ought to we inflict defeat on West Ham, after which there may be the large go to of Arsenal on Saturday.
We at the moment sit one level behind the Gunners on the high of the desk, but when we mud ourselves off sufficient and discover some conviction within the remaining third, we will leapfrog above them.
This week is very large, and we might discover ourselves in an enviable place this time subsequent week. Consider what may very well be, that needs to be sufficient to select your temper again up.
NEGATIVE – Lack of ahead readability
You in all probability know by now that Liverpool hit 34 pictures in the direction of the United aim – 13 gamers contributed to that – nevertheless it was one other match that felt out of sync.
“You utilize the overlap or we’ve got to make use of a participant who would have in all probability been free within the centre,” Klopp assessed after the draw, acknowledging the gamers have been dashing and lacked readability.
A low block presents a distinct problem however Liverpool by no means felt like they have been able to a breakthrough and, once more, the forwards didn’t contribute.
Simply as soon as within the final 5 matches has a Reds attacker scored – that was Mo Salah at Crystal Palace. It has in any other case been defenders or midfielders, not a really perfect drawback to have.
Having one participant down on their luck is sufficient, however having a handful of them makes life infinitely tougher. We want extra from them.
POSITIVE – Extra followers inside Anfield
The ambiance debate will rage on – that’s an argument for an additional day – however it’s value recognising one of many massive positives from Sunday was the partial opening of the higher tier of the Anfield Highway Stand.
An additional 7,000 followers took their place and bumped capability as much as 57,158, the most important attendance at Anfield since 1963.
The beginning of the match confirmed the facility the brand new stand is able to and that it will probably simply drown out the away followers when up and about – an extended overdue wait and the preliminary indicators are promising.
NEGATIVE – Time to fret about Nunez?
Darwin Nunez has wormed his method into the hearts of many however questions are beginning to re-emerge as his run with out a aim extends to 10 video games in all competitions.
He’s an opportunity creator and that’s half the battle, we’ve got seen that he’s able to turning a sport on its head and breaking it huge open – we don’t essentially want to take a look at the stats to know that.
However, on the similar time, he frustrates with the possibilities he misses as he’s greater than able to tucking them away, plus the numbers of offsides he’s beginning to accumulate.
The potential is there, Liverpool simply have to see extra from Nunez – and quick.
