The manager reflected on the victory and highlighted five key points. Firstly, Liverpool improved markedly in the second half, with Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott switching positions and limiting Arsenal’s threat. The boss acknowledged that changes made during the break caused problems for Arsenal. Secondly, the manager addressed the absence of Mohamed Salah and the other nine absent players, describing them as a “really good football team we missed.” He praised his team for coping admirably without these players. Thirdly, Klopp dismissed reports of Jordan Henderson’s unsettled future in Saudi Arabia, stating that they had not discussed it. Fourthly, the manager explained Virgil’s absence by joking that he looked “s**t” and was sent home. Finally, Klopp praised Trent Alexander-Arnold’s leadership skills, particularly during the free-kick that led to the opening own goal.
