It was one each for Liverpool’s front three as Jurgen Klopp’s side came from a goal behind to earn an invaluable 3-1 win against a Norwich side that held their own.
The Reds were heavy favourites heading into the Anfield clash, even with seven changes from the win in Milan in midweek.
But what that did do is disrupt the rhythm in the XI and with chances left unfinished, Norwich took the opening thanks to a wicked deflection off Joel Matip.
Anfield roared to life with two changes, and after a couple of attempts of it at the San Siro, Sadio Mane did get his bicycle-kick goal to level the scores.
Mohamed Salah and Alisson then rekindled their Kop-end magic to put Liverpool into the lead with his 150th goal for the club before Luis Diaz opened his account.
It made for plenty of admiration for Klopp’s changes and the Reds’ forward contingent on social media.
Klopp’s substitutions were again heralded…
Substitutes once again the difference today. Thiago is something else.
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) February 19, 2022
Always rated Jürgen Klopp’s ability to change games from the bench ?
— Dan Clubbe (@dan_clubbe) February 19, 2022
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/1495071249764081671
62nd minute: Bring on Thiago and Origi.
64th minute: Mane overhead. 1-1
67th minute: Salah nets his 150th LFC goal. 2-1.
A five minute turnaround for the Reds.
— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) February 19, 2022
Jurgen Klopp's new found ability Ro change a game with his substitutes will be huge. Can change shape and inject intensity. Thiago the catalyst
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) February 19, 2022
Jürgen Klopp’s substitutes have done it again for the second game in a row.
What an absolute manager.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) February 19, 2022
https://twitter.com/abyan9000/status/1495077592294170624?s=20&t=5R-rRuaAA5lrE4kmIJFyJQ
And lots of love came the way of Mane, Salah and Diaz
what an absolutely RIDICULOUS goal for 150
so good, Mo Salah. Wrongfooted two defenders and I reckon about 50,000 pairs of eyes.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) February 19, 2022
https://twitter.com/PaulSenior1/status/1495075343480283139
The skill, the patience, the unerring calm to finish that, at this stage of the game. Salah is unbelievable. #lfc
— David Phillips (@lovefutebol) February 19, 2022
Holy shit, Sadio!!!!!!!!! ??????
— Erin Mc Asterisk (@ErinNYC75) February 19, 2022
starting front three all scoring in the same game, couldn’t be Liverpool
— nate (@natefc) February 19, 2022
The ball, the touch, the feint, the goal.
Alisson Becker ? Mo Salah
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) February 19, 2022
Mo and Sadio have changed this club forever. Hendo is as important as ever.Thiago is brilliant at football. Divock is the greatest player to ever play the game. Diaz is just getting started. Klopp has created not one, but 2 or 3 unbelievable teams with this squad. #UpTheReds #LFC
— lubo/domo (@lubodomo) February 19, 2022
MANE ??
SALAH ??
DIAZ ??ALL OF OUR FRONT THREE SCORING.
THINGS YOU LOVE TO SEE.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) February 19, 2022
Fuckin loved the fight we showed there you know. Even at 3-1 the lads were killing themselves to win the ball. Brilliant. Massive massive win!! Henderson and Gomez were incredible! Mane, Salah and Diaz just magic! Get in redmen!! Pass a bevy ??
Have a night reds! ??
— Scouse Republic (@ScouseRepublic) February 19, 2022
It was panning out as one of those games for the Reds, but that Klopp called in the cavalry, namely Thiago, he changed the game in a matter of moments.
The boost for each of Mane, Salah and Diaz will be immeasurable and ahead of a huge week with Leeds and a cup final to come, it’s one that keeps the momentum firing on all cylinders.
Reds could have done without the scare but that’s another three points in the bank and pressure placed on Man City, job done. Now onto the next one.
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