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Liverpool lost to Arsenal in the Community Shield on penalties. What’s wrong, Juergen Klopp?
The Community Shield opening for the 2020/2021 season was presented between Arsenal vs Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, Saturday (29/8/2020). From the early minutes, both teams fielded their best players.
Liverpool continue to rely on the trio of ‘Firmansah’ aka Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah. Meanwhile, Arsenal entrusted the spearhead to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The Gunners took the lead in the first half through Aubameyang’s cool action in the 12th minute. Only in the second half, the Reds were able to equalize through Takumi Minamino in the 73rd minute.
The score is equally strong at 1-1 and must be completed on penalties. Arsenal then came out as champions with a score of 5-4, which Liverpool player Rhian Brewster failed to carry out as the third kicker.
Arsenal beat Liverpool in Community Shield (Getty Images / Pool) |
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp seemed dissatisfied with the performance in attack. To be precise, in the final third of the pitch.
“We were able to equalize and actually could score more goals, unfortunately that didn’t happen,” he said as quoted from BT Sport.
 Arsenal players are quite neat and disciplined in anticipating Liverpool attacks (Getty Images / Pool) |
In fact, Liverpool’s shot on target had just been obtained in the second half through Sadio Mane, precisely in the 56th minute. The Reds are like a dead end in front of goal.
“When your team plays against a team (Arsenal-red) with a formation like that, then you have to be fiercer, create more chances and be fresher in the opponent’s penalty box,” said Juergen Klopp.
“Our rhythm has decreased a little, we are not worthy enough to be winners,” continued the German coach.
Statistics record, Liverpool are superior in possession of the ball 60 percent versus 40 percent. They were able to release 15 kicks with four towards the goal, while Arsenal only fired eight with two towards the goal.
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