Headbutt Red, still without a win: Klopp and Liverpool under pressure in England

Headbutt Red, continue without a win
Klopp and Liverpool under pressure in England

The start of the new season in the English Premier League could hardly have been bumpier for coach Jürgen Klopp and his club Liverpool. A 2-2 draw at newly promoted Fulham was followed by a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. In addition, the LFC loses the record purchase of the summer. Klopp remains positive.

The false start of the top English football club Liverpool FC in the new Premier League season is perfect. On the second day of the game, team manager Jürgen Klopp’s team saved a point against Crystal Palace at home with a 1-1 (0-1) deficit at Anfield, but still remains without a win. The gap between the runners-up and permanent rival Manchester City is already four points.

Wilfried Zaha (32nd) shocked the Reds in the first round with the guest lead. In the second half, million new signing Darwin Nunez received a red card after a headbutt against Palace player Joachim Andersen (57th), Liverpool’s Luis Diaz (61st) scored the final score with a dream goal.

“He was provoked, but that was definitely the wrong reaction,” Klopp said of the newcomer’s assault. “He’ll learn from that. Unfortunately, he’s got three games to play now. It’s not cool for us, but that’s the way it is.”

Palace many-legged

The hosts determined what happened from the start. Captain James Milner (1st) and Nunez (9th) shot over the goal from the best position. After the underdog’s surprising lead, Liverpool continued to press and Nunez hit the post in added time in the first half.

“We did extremely well in some phases, but they were always able to get a leg in in the penalty area,” said Klopp. “I think they were able to block seven shots in the first half alone, that’s unbelievable.”

In the second half it was again the new striker who was the center of attention: after a provocation by guest defender Joachim Andersen, Nunez hit him with his head in the face, referee Paul Tierney showed the red card. With a single action, Diaz brought Liverpool back into the game. The winning goal but did not want to succeed.

“Crisis duel” with Manchester United

“It’s not normal when you can put so much pressure on the opponent with ten against eleven,” said Klopp and then looked at the upcoming reports. “I can well imagine what articles and headlines will come now. But that’s life.”

Liverpool are now off to Manchester United next Monday. The former top club has been in crisis mode for years. The new coach Erik ten Hag is also puzzled. After two days of play, the Red Devils are at the bottom of the table.

There are still numerous rumors about superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. According to media reports, United is currently even considering terminating the contract. However, there is currently no market for the Portuguese, who started the 4-0 draw in Brentford.

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