‘Luck was on their side, but why are they celebrating as if they’re the ones topping the group?’ Jurgen Klopp faulted Arteta for his celebration yesterday.
Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, openly acknowledged that Arsenal surpassed his team in a crucial aspect of the game during yesterday’s match. Despite a strange first half with no shots on goal for either team, the Gunners secured victory with two late goals, capitalizing on a mistake by Virgil van Dijk.
The match unfolded with peculiarities, and both Liverpool and Arsenal exhibited underwhelming performances in various facets. At halftime, the score was tied at 1-1, with no shots on target recorded.
In a post-game interview with Viaplay, Klopp admitted that his team fell short in a critical area. Specifically, he pointed out that Arsenal outperformed Liverpool in terms of opportunities on goal. Klopp reflected on his squad’s performance, acknowledging the gradual improvement in their game approach. Despite moments of resurgence after being 1-0 down, Liverpool struggled to convert chances into goals.
Klopp emphasized the significance of shots on target as a revealing statistic, noting the unusual scenario of scoring only one goal in the first half. In the second half, Liverpool managed only one additional goal, while Arsenal clearly surpassed them in this crucial aspect. The manager conceded the undeniable superiority of Arsenal in terms of shots on goal, leaving no room for dispute.
