Klopp’s side snatched three points against Newcastle with an extra-time goal.
Jurgen Klopp looked pumped up after the victory against Newcastle United. The German described the 2-1 Premier League win as “one of the best nights we ever had”. He warned his players much better will be required in Saturday’s Merseyside derby.
Klopp’s men fell behind in the first half as Newcastle’s record signing Alexander Isak marked his debut with a goal. Roberto Firmino equalised for on the hour mark.
Liverpool were going towards another point-drop situation, but eight minutes into added time Carvalho rifled home following a goal-mouth scramble and the roof came off Anfield.
“It’s a massive boost from a frustrating night,” Klopp said. “One of the best nights we ever had, that’s how football is.
“But we have to make sure we use these two days really well. The last two games we got six points, but we have to improve.
“It will not be that Everton open up for us now. We know it will be tough so we have to be ready.”
“I said at half-time we were forcing it too early, playing too many long balls,” Klopp added. “We looked desperate before we were. Being 1-0 down is obviously not cool but it was the least of my problems at half-time.”
The answers to those problems came from two of Liverpool’s emerging talents – the 19-year-old Harvey Elliott and Carvalho, who only turned 20 on Tuesday.
“He’s now scored twice this week,” Klopp added. “Yesterday was his birthday, he’s an outstanding player and a wonderful talent, I’m really happy for him.
“Harvey was the best player on the pitch and Fabio decided the game so I’m really happy for the boys.”
The win did come with one major concern, as captain Jordan Henderson was brought off in the second half with a hamstring injury which Klopp said must be assessed.
“It is absolutely not helpful,” said the manager, who is already without the likes of Thiago Alcantara and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in midfield.
“I thought we got a really good performance,” he said. “In the first half we were very brave, pressed them high, tried to disrupt their rhythm, in a different way to our game against Manchester City.
“I thought we defended well for large parts, minimised their chance to play through us. I was very pleased with the commitment and unity, and bitterly disappointed with the end.”
Five minutes of added time had been indicated, but Howe said he would leave it to others to debate why eight were actually played.
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