Liverpool’s midfielder, Chamberlain was back in form in the Champions League match after suffering a prolonged injury. That night this player played exceptionally well with Liverpool’s opening goal winning just 2 minutes since the match began. His second goal 12 minutes after the second half seemed to prove him as a player who was very hungry for goals. The other two goals were scored by Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool managed to beat Genk host with 4 goals with 1 goal that took place at the KRC Genk Arena. This is the 3rd match in group E for all participants, Napoli, Liverpool, Salzburg and Genk. In other matches Napoli also managed to win 2-0 over host Salzburg.
These results put Liverpool into position 2 with 6 points below Napoli, who are top of Group E with 7 points. Napoli and Liverpool have won the qualification of this group phase. In the next match Liverpool will host Genk on Matchday 4 at Anfield Stadium. Meanwhile in other matches Napoli host Salzburg.
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain expressed his excitement: “I really miss the Champions League. This is a special tournament to play – a tournament that we all want to raise and play in one day. It’s nice to be back there. Watching the kids bring going home last season was very inspiring. To get a few goals tonight is a bonus. “
Chamberlain has been able to get the trust of the entire season so far, not only from the game he just played that night. Moreover, Liverpool get very good results with a big win.
About Oxlade-Chamberlain, Klopp’s manager gave a rating: “Oxlade is like his game. His goal is brilliant, but he can do better and he knows it. He has plenty of rest and he doesn’t have a bit of rhythm in a few moments, but his goal is beautiful. That’s is a big step. “
A positive statement for the Reds attacking midfielder. He already took many things from this match. Even from this fight can be used as preparation in improving performance against the Premier League this weekend against Tottenham.
That night Liverpool did dominate the game with ball possession of up to 67 percent. They managed to score 4 goals from 7 shots on target. There were 16 shot opportunities, 9 of which were not on target and were successfully blocked.
Jurgen Klopp’s 4-3-3 formation with trio Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Firmino really control the club’s Genk penalty area. Liverpool midfield with Naby Keita, Fabinho and Chamberlain able to control the game in the rhythm that Liverpool wants.
While the back line quartet, Robertson, Milner, Lovren and Van Dijk along with goalkeeper Alisson were too sturdy to be penetrated by Genk attackers. They were only able to make a goal that was lodged in Alisson’s goal in the 88th minute.
A reasonable and appropriate win for a defending championship club. It’s just that it takes the consistency and rotation of players that must be done by Jurgen Klopp. A busy schedule is always waiting for them every weekend or midnight.
Congratulations to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has found his game touch again. Congratulations to the Reds Liverpool.
