Jurgen Klopp insisted it might be silly to start out serious about a title problem although Liverpool chipped into Manchester Metropolis’s sizeable lead.
A double from Diogo Jota was sufficient to sink Leicester and the victory means Liverpool are actually 9 factors the reigning champions with a sport in hand – in opposition to Leeds at Anfield on February 23; Klopp’s aspect additionally face Metropolis on the Etihad on April 9.
Liverpool look to be working into type and an exhilarating first begin from new signing Luis Diaz has solely heightened perception that there’s vital mileage left on this duel for the Premier League however Klopp is refusing to look any additional than Sunday’s journey to Burnley.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are 9 factors behind leaders Manchester Metropolis with a sport in hand
‘I’m not positive we’re ready to place them on our toes,’ stated Klopp, who insisted Liverpool had been “deserved” winners.
‘I don’t suppose they odor our breath already however all we attempt to do is win soccer video games. Even when we have now no likelihood to catch them, we have now to win.
‘This soccer membership is huge. It’s all the time the identical scenario. There’s a sport we placed on the shirts and we have now to win it. Doesn’t work out on a regular basis. There may be not solely Man Metropolis to catch; there are plenty of groups behind us who need to catch us.’
Leicester actually requested questions however Liverpool had an additional class edge and the sight of Diaz surging ahead at each potential likelihood thrilled Klopp; with Sadio Mane solely simply house from AFCON responsibility with Senegal, Diaz is more likely to retain his place at Turf Moor.
Diogo Jota scored twice for Liverpool as they sealed a cushty 2-0 victory over Leicester
‘That’s precisely the impression he made in coaching so we thought let’s give it a strive,’ stated Klopp. ‘Once we noticed him play for Porto we thought that’s precisely what we would like him to do as nicely. On prime of that he appears a extremely good footballer.
‘He appears like a Liverpool participant. The scenario was made for him to come back in. Sadio solely got here house final evening and might be nonetheless in mattress. Mo (Salah) after 4 instances enjoying 120 minutes within the final two weeks, it was clear he wouldn’t begin. So we gave Luis a go.’
Brendan Rodgers, in the meantime, took loads of encouragement from Leicester’s efficiency. The end result may not have been what he needed however the method was considerably higher after the inept means his gamers had folded at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, leaving him to query their angle.
‘I believe we restored some delight in our efficiency,’ stated Rodgers. ‘Typically you need to be harsh to clear. It was nowhere close to the extent on Sunday. It was a tricky couple of days and it was a problem up in opposition to powerful opponents. However we confirmed resilience and we have now discovered classes.’
Luis Diaz made his first Liverpool begin following his January switch from Porto
