‘Klopp’s half time pep talk steadied Liverpool’s game against Man City’

‘Klopp’s half time pep talk steadied Liverpool’s game against Man City’

‘Klopp’s half time pep talk steadied Liverpool’s game against Man City’

LIVERPOOL goalkeeper, Simon Mignolet,
has disclosed that boss, Jurgen Klopp,
told the players they must be happy with
their performance and go out and do it
again at half time of the game against
Manchester City.
The Reds shocked City by racing in to a
three-goal lead at the Etihad with goals
from Philippe Coutinho and Firmino
coming after Eliaquim Mangala put
through his own net after just nine
minutes.
Despite Sergio Aguero pulling one back
just before half-time, the visitors entered
the interval with a commanding lead
and a number of their players appeared
in disbelief at what was occurring.
Speaking to The Sun, Mignolet discussed
how Klopp managed to calm the players
down at half-time and help the team
focus in order to complete the job in the
second period.
“We scored three early goals and just
before half-time there was a bit of a
setback, but we didn’t let it affect us. In
the second half we were the better side
again,” Mignolet explained.
“The gaffer has worked really hard on
that and at half-time he said when you
come into the dressing room at 3-1 away
to City, you have to be happy and go out
in the second half with a positive
feeling.”
“That’s what we did and we didn’t let it
affect us. We played our game and
scored a fourth goal.”
Liverpool defended well enough in the
second period and maintained their high
pressing, forcing City into making
hurried passes and mistakes which led to
further openings.
The game was probably done in terms of
a contest heading in to the final ten
minutes, yet Martin Skrtel made sure of
the victory with a superb rising shot
eight minutes from time.
There were so many pleasing aspects
about Liverpool’s display, yet Klopp’s
post-match comments hinted that there
is plenty of work still to be done and that
will help keep the players grounded.