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In the aftermath of Liverpool's defeat at the Emirates, Jurgen Klopp has thrown his support behind Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker, following a critical mistake that led to Arsenal clinching a victory.
Despite harsh criticism from Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane, who likened Liverpool's defensive efforts to "a pub team" and pointed fingers at Van Dijk for his role in Arsenal's goals, Klopp defended his players, highlighting the human aspect of their error.
Klopp: "They Are Human Beings"
Klopp addressed the defensive mishap that led to Arsenal's second goal, emphasizing the rarity of such misunderstandings between two of Liverpool's key players.
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"Our two main guys had a misunderstanding. They are human beings. That makes what they usually do even more special," Klopp stated, as reported by Daily Mail, acknowledging the possibility of better defence but choosing to move forward from the incident.
The Liverpool manager conceded that Arsenal deserved their win, admitting, "We did not play enough football. We were not involved in the game enough."
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Klopp also touched upon the controversial officiating, especially Ibrahima Konate's red card, drawing parallels to a past incident involving Manchester City, which he found inconsistent.
Van Dijk Takes Responsibility
Van Dijk, taking accountability for the blunder that allowed Gabriel Martinelli to score, expressed his disappointment and commitment to bounce back from the error.
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"That is a big moment in the game. I should have made a better decision - it hurts for me," the Dutch defender confessed. He further explained the criticality of the mistake and its impact on the game's momentum, vowing to ensure such an error doesn't repeat.
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