Liverpool scored four great goals against Arsenal last weekend.
It was hard to pick a favourite. Philippe Coutinho’s equalising free kick was spectacular, the Brazilian’s second came from a nicely worked move topped off with a smart finish, and Sadio Mane’s fourth, which turned out to be the winner, was a spectacular solo effort.
But if neutrals – and most Liverpool fans – had to pick one they would surely opt for Coutinho’s second, which came after 19 passes and was a brilliant finish from the Brazilian who got on the end of a wonderfully fizzed cross from Nathaniel Clyne.
Jurgen Klopp has different ideas, however. He feels that Lallana’s effort – the least spectacular of their goals – was the best.
In fact, Klopp has gone so far as to say it was a “perfect goal”. Why? Because Liverpool got six men into the opposing box.
“That’s what is the sign for a good team performance, for a confident team performance. That’s really important that we have these different options in the box.
“Gini (Georginio Wijnaldum) could make a cross, he had three options I would say who could take the ball after the cross and Adam was quickest and finished the situation. That is a perfect goal.”
🗣 "The perfect goal!"
Jürgen explains why our second finish last weekend was of great importance moving forward… https://t.co/yLLlIGOOwg
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 18, 2016
