Liverpool beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 on Sunday
Liverpool are cautiously optimistic about their title chances as the Premier League enters decisive phase, according to manager Juergen Klopp.
The Reds came from a goal down to overpower Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 and top the Premier League table on Sunday.
.Brighton went ahead after just 84 seconds through Danny Welbeck. But Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah ensured Liverpool secured all three points.
“When I talk about being nervous as a whole unit, we were more nervous years ago,” German told reporters on Sunday.
It was a long time ago
“It was a long time ago but it’s something we had to develop together… If we all enjoy it together, we have a chance. If we don’t, we have There’s still a chance. It’s really more difficult and that’s why we try to be positive in all these moments.”
Liverpool, who will lock horns with bottom side Sheffield United on Thursday, are on top of the table with 67 points, two points ahead of Arsenal and three ahead of defending champions Manchester City.
“We’re up there with two other teams fighting for the biggest prize in English football. And we’ll see how it ends,” said Klopp, who will leave the club at the end of the season. HD Live Sports
“But I decided I will try hard to enjoy it.”
Replying to a question on whether Salah is back in top form in terms of sharpness after his injury, Klopp said: “Yes, playing-wise, absolutely. Imagine if Mo would have finished off all the situations in his career, that would have been crazy numbers, so it is absolutely fine.
In response to the question whether Salah has returned to top form in terms of sophistication after his injury. Klopp said: Yes, in terms of the game, think if Mo had eliminated all these situations in his career. It’s okay if it’s a crazy number.