I’m confident the Reds will make it nine from nine.
The wins keep coming for the Liverpool Reds as Jurgen Klopp‘s side produced a devastating display coupled with a clean sheet to continue the positive end to the campaign. It was the Scousers who combined to send a vibrant away end home happy as a Curtis Jones brace and delightful Trent Alexander-Arnold free-kick sealed another valuable three points. Klopp delivered three big trademark fist pumps after the final whistle while Roberto Firmino was rightly serenaded as he nears the end of his glittering eight-year Liverpool career. Here, Adam Beattie (@beatts94), David Comerford (@Dave_Comerford) and Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) discuss another big night for the Reds.
When asked if it was too early to say that Liverpool have turned a corner with their away form, Adam said that why not? He noted that the Reds have looked more convincing away from home in this little run than they have at Anfield and that there are a scary amount of similarities between this season and 2020/21. Henry added that the difference between now and few months ago is huge and that Liverpool are controlling away games so much better now. David noted that Liverpool are up to seventh in the home/away tables and could even end up fifth if they beat Southampton on the final day and other results go their way.
When asked what has been the big difference in recent weeks, David said that it is the change of system with Trent in midfield creating more opportunities, limiting the quality of the opposition’s chances and generally controlling games better. Adam added that Fabinho now looks more comfortable having the likes of Trent around him and that confidence is everything when these players believe in themselves they can genuinely achieve anything. Henry noted that Liverpool are dominating matches so much more and cutting out the stupid defensive errors, as well as key players being back in form.
When asked how big a role Curtis Jones can play next season even with new signings around, Henry said that Jones is showing football fans how idiotic they are, quite frankly, and that he can be one of those key cogs in the machine. Adam added that availability, rather than ability, has been Jones’ main issue in the last 18 months or so and that right now it would take a serious footballer to displace him from this side. David noted that while Jones is in the form of his life right now, it looks pretty much nailed-on that he’ll make way for a new left-sided no. 8 ahead of next season, but he will still get plenty of game time as a rotation option and substitute.
When asked about Roberto Firmino’s second half reception, David said that it’s going to be one of the most emotional moments of the Klopp era and that the major consolation is that they have Cody Gakpo ready to take over. Henry added that it was special and that Bobby will always be his favourite, while Adam noted that Bobby is one of the heroes of the Klopp era.
Finally, when asked if Liverpool will make it nine wins from the last nine, Adam said that he’d be surprised if they don’t and that Southampton should not be too much of an issue for them. Henry added that Aston Villa has the potential to be really sticky but he believes Liverpool will be right up there again next season with some key midfield signings made. David noted that he had been bracing himself for dropped points in one of the last two games but he’s confident the Reds will make it nine from nine.