Jürgen Klopp has already found a way to make Liverpool better

Liverpool's 2-1 win in the Champions League helped them to correct their Champions League course and gain peace of mind as they continue to fine-tune a machine that, despite everything, continues to show flaws. A goal from Salah and an 89th-minute strike from Matip secured three vital points after a 4-1 drubbing against Napoli that cast doubts over the team's present and future.

Overall, Liverpool attacked more often, but Ajax, whenever they accelerated, made the Reds' backline look bad. That was also seen by Jürgen Klopp, who revealed what was discussed at half-time, when the game was tied 1-1. "The story of the game is typical, not for our season so far because normally we are 1-0 down, more for the situation we are in.... We did a lot of good things and played a very good game. We had something like 25 shots, which is good against a strong team, full of confidence, absolutely convinced of the way they play, and we caused them a lot of problems."

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"Our high pressing was good, our midfield pressing was good. It could have been better at times, but overall it was good. And then, 1-0 up, you concede with the opponent's first chance the equaliser. That's what I mean, it's typical, a proper setback. The reaction was good, not perfect but yes. At half-time we told the guys that after the goal our pressure was not as convincing as before."

The DT told how the plan was modified: "It was clear that we had to keep playing football because it was very difficult for Ajax to defend, they had to work hard. Immediately after half-time, you saw that there was a bit more aggression from their side, little fouls, not hard fouls, but interruptions. But we did very well, we had these quick set pieces, quick restarts with Thiago where we tried to take advantage in these moments. Sometimes you have to wait a little bit longer, but I think nobody was surprised that it was a set-piece (the goal) because our set-pieces were really good tonight and I have no idea why we didn't score earlier with them. because almost every set-piece was a threat, if I'm not mistaken," he added.

“We must increase the pressure”

No doubt when he talks about how the pressure "could have been better" it's down to the attackers, with Salah backing up Alexander-Arnold better and not leaving the centre-backs so exposed in the back four or a centre-forward who is more of a first stopper. On the left flank, with Luis Diaz, they can have much more peace of mind given the sacrifice he offers to hinder the opposition. Now, as before, sending away every goal ball they have left will be enough to keep them above the 8 qualification points.