Is it possible to say that the team found a way to win a flat game for the third time …
Yes. If we played this match 10 more times in the same style, then I think there would be a draw eight times, we would have won once and once – Arsenal. Because the game was not very spectacular. But this is also a plus – both teams acted well in defense and in the transition without a ball. Usually Arsenal and I create more moments, but this shows the discipline and structure of the game of both teams. Such matches need a moment of magic – and we got it from Dominic. This gave us a victory, although usually such a match would end with a draw. But I do not agree with you about the first game – we have fully deserved a victory against Bournemouth.
About the value of Sosososhlaa for the team and his game in the position of the right defender in the last matches …
I don’t think he has changed compared to last season. He always demonstrated what Liverpool player should be: no matter what position play, this T -shirt needs to be given. As a midfielder, he always first presses, works in defense. Today he played incredibly, in a position where he apparently played only two or three times in his life. It speaks a lot about his mentality. And at the same time, it looks great as an attacking midfielder.
About the game of Liverpool’s protective line and “dry” match …
When you play Liverpool T -shirt, you get a lot of praise, and sometimes criticism – and that’s normal. Today, the defense was great. And against Arsenal, this is necessary, given their attacking force. They already thought: “Cool manually” – and here they come out and Edegor! But we played well against them. Excellent match. I think Virjil (Van Deik) was already incredible against Newcastle, and today he and the entire defense line showed high levels again.
What is most pleasant about playing the team at the start of the season and what else needs to be improved …
Mentality. We have invited many new players, because many players went. And starting the season against Bournemut, then departure to Newcastle – one of the most complex rivals in the League, and then Arsenal at home is very difficult. And yet we show the result. We are not perfect as last season.
But the character is visible. Everyone work incredibly to get the result. And so, sometimes a share of luck is needed – as in the match with Newcastle today. But, as Michael Jordan said, “The more we work, the more we have a good fortune.” This is completely about this team. We work a lot, and even if there are no goals, we will always have a chance, because we give all our efforts.
Source: Sport.ua