by Basit Jamiu
Liverpool were the losing side in the round of 16 match against Man City on Thursday.
It was a hard fought, high-packed and exciting 5-goal thriller with a lot of memorable moments.
Ikeja Bird looks at five key points from the match:
Haaland’s Onslaught Remains Potent
The Man City forward only needed just 9 minutes to announce his return to club football.
His powerful strike opened the score sheet, giving his side an early lead.
It was a continuation of his previous goal scoring form, a precursor to what we should expect from him moving forward.
Liverpool are Toothless in Front
Jurgen Klopp’s side were able to put two goals past Man city goalkeeper yesternight but they missed a couple of chances that could have put them ahead.
It remains to be seen if they will be skimming through the tranfer’s slate for players before the January deadline.
Man City’s Defence Appears Vulnerable
The three defense walls set up by the Man City boss were vulnerable and conceded two goals as a mark of what is amiss.
It looks likely that the coach will be reshuffling the back for better results.
De Bruyne’s Masterclass
The outstanding midfielder was the central puzzle that tore Liverpool apart.
He was central to two Man city goals, two near-perfect crossings that fell at the right place for the scorers.
Klopp Bereft of Ideas
Jurgen Klopp made several changes to the usual style of play and had consistently been attempting to find a perfect formation that would turn their fortunes around. So far, it has not produced great results and he appears bereft of ideas.
