Champions League: Liverpool 2-0 Porto: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis

Liverpool
Liverpool

#4 Marega gave Van Dijk and Lovren a run for their money

Moussa Marega
Moussa Marega

If Sérgio Conceição was happy about one player's display from his team, he would pick out the striker Moussa Marega. The Malian International kept Dejan Lovren and Virgil Van Dijk on their toes by constantly giving troubles by running behind them and stretch the game.

During the first half in a counter attack, Marega set himself well to shoot the ball from close range. The Porto striker struck the ball with enough venom, but Liverpool's shot-stopper Alisson Becker stood up to the task by saving the ball with his feet to carry the ball to safety. Minutes later, when Liverpool's defense tried to keep up a high line, Marega received a very good delivery, but he hit the ball straight into the Brazilian's hands.

Besides these two moments, his overall game was significant by constantly keeping the opponents on their toss.

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