7-0 against Manchester United was a special satisfaction for Liverpool’s Salah

Was that the turning point in what has been a mixed season so far? At least that’s what Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp hopes for. “It is important that everyone knows: we are here and we are still alive,” said the German. The result was “crazy”, admitted the 55-year-old, but his team’s performance was outstanding. “A few months ago everyone thought it was a good time to play Liverpool but now it’s not such a good time for them because we feel like ourselves again.”

After their fourth win in five rounds, Liverpool are fifth in three points behind fourth-placed Tottenham but have played one game in hand.

Salah is the new Reds record goalscorer

On top of that, Klopp was delighted that Mohamed Salah set a new record with his two goals and now 129 in a Liverpool shirt in the Premier League era. The fact that this happened against his rivals from Manchester was an additional satisfaction for the Egyptian. “I can’t lie, it’s unbelievable that I made it against Manchester United,” Salah told Sky Sports. However, the striker warned against getting cocky. “Now we have to keep our feet on the ground and win more games. Hopefully that will give us a big boost.”

Klopp only had to get angry once. As Roberto Firmino made it 7-0, a home fan rushed onto the field but slipped and hit the cheering Reds players. Andy Robertson held his ankle and required brief treatment. The runabout, led away by the stewards, was able to hear a lot from a visibly upset Klopp afterwards. The 16-year-old striker was questioned by the police on Monday. He is threatened with a lifelong stadium ban, as announced by Liverpool.

Erik ten Hag: “Unprofessional”

Marcel Sabitzer first experienced his team’s debacle on the bench. In the 77th minute, Austria’s team player came onto the field immediately after the 0:5. It didn’t get any better. Coach Erik Ten Hag saw an “unprofessional” attitude. “You saw eleven individual players lose their heads,” noted the “angry” Dutchman. His team had gone eleven games unbeaten before that.

Just last week, United won their first trophy since 2017 in the English League Cup final against Newcastle. Former captain Roy Keane saw a direct connection with the now record bankruptcy. “I saw players laughing and joking before the second half of the game. They were 1-0 down at Anfield. I don’t want to see that nonsense,” said the TV expert.

Luke Shaw saw it similarly. The English international in the service of the losers described the performance as “unacceptable” and “embarrassing”. “On the pitch I was ashamed of us players, of the fans who supported us and who are watching at home,” said the defender.

Make amends on Thursday?

On Thursday, Manchester United will face Betis Sevilla in the Europa League round of 16 first leg. Then the Premier League third wants to appear differently. “We can’t let a single result derail our entire season,” Shaw announced. Ten Hag is also convinced of this: “This team is strong enough to regroup and we will get back on our feet.”