Klopp reveals his favourite part of 6-1 thumping of Leeds
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Klopp elated following Liverpool's win

Klopp reveals his favourite part of 6-1 thumping of Leeds

Faruq Ibrahim 23:23 - 17.04.2023

Jurgen Klopp talks about the things his team did right in the 6-1 win over Leeds United.

Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for his team's performance in the victory over Leeds. He thought they were brilliant in the whole game, but he pointed out one bit he enjoyed more than others. 

Liverpool were 6-1 winners over Leeds United at Elland Road. Their dominant performances helps keep their top-four ambitions alive.

Liverpool 6-1 Leeds

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Cody Gakpo gave the visitors the lead in the 35th minute, knocking in a Trent Alexander Arnold pass before Mohammed Salah made it two in the 39th minute on a Jota assist.  

Luis Sinisterra pulled one back for the hosts in the 47th minute, capitalising on a Konate error, but Jota restored Liverpool's two-goal lead in the 52nd minute.

Salah made it 4-1 in the 64th minute, and Jota extended the advantage in the 73rd before Darwin Nunez came off the bench to complete the scoring in second-half injury time.  

What Klopp said 

Klopp was elated by the scoreline, but most importantly, according to him, was his team’s performance and the desire they showed on the night.  

He thought his team controlled the game and showed admirable calm on the ball.

The German manager also admitted that the counter-pressing was the best it had been in a while and said that his favourite aspect of the game was when four of his players chased down an opponent in the 92nd minute of the game despite being 6-1 up.  

"I don't know where to start. The whole game was brilliant apart from a couple of moments," Klopp said, per the BBC.

"We were super in control of the game. We played brilliant, calm.

"The counter-pressing was the best in ages. My favourite bit was in the 92nd minute four players were chasing a poor boy for Leeds on the ball. Fantastic.

Liverpool host Nottingham Forest in their next Premier League encounter as they look to continue their charge for a top-four finish.

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