After losing 2-5 on Tuesday against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, on his return to the Premier Liverpool did not beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this Saturday (0-0). A major blow for Jürgen Klopp’s side’s options of securing a place in the Champions League or Europa League next season. That, barring a comeback miracle against Real Madrid, is the only goal of the ‘reds’, seventh in the Premier, this season which has been a test for them.
Liverpool, who will play their pending match against Wolves this Wednesday Julen Lopetegui, is 6 points from the Champions League zone after this 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, 12th.
Liverpool didn’t work in the first half when it comes to creating the game and there were fears because of his disconnection in defense, among others because of the two mistakes made by Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is unknown this season.
Klopp left young Stefan Bajcetic on the bench, who at 18 has been the best in the ‘reds’ midfield, but who he wants to rest. He brought on the midfielder from Vigo in the 85′ for Cody Gakpo. The German coach confirmed before the match the injury absences of Darwin Núñez and Joe Gómez.
Diogo Jota had a chance in the first half, but Vicente Guaita blocked the ball in two periods. For Crystal Palace, Idrissa Gueye caused concern in the ‘reds’ with a header and Jean-Philippe Mateta smashes the ball over the crossbar. Liverpool subscribed to suffer in this course.
The ones from Anfield were better in the second half and Mohamed Salah had the clearest chance for Liverpool until then: the Egyptian star hits the ball on the crossbar. The ‘reds’ game was more fluid than the first.
But Liverpool could not take advantage of that improvement and, conversely, Crystal Palace began to put him in trouble during his quick internship. The ‘red’ could not handle the pressure of his rival. In the 80′, a well-filtered pass from Salah to Cody Gakpo, but the Dutchman couldn’t finish well.
Source: La Verdad
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