EFL Cup 2016/17: Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 Talking Points

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25:  Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates scoring his sides second goal with his team mates during the EFL Cup fourth round match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on October 25, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Liverpool booked a place in the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup thanks to a 2-1 victory over Spurs

#2 Spurs were the second best at their pressing game

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25:  Manager of Tottenham Hotspur Mauricio Pochettino looks on during the EFL Cup fourth round match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on October 25, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Pochettino cut a disappointed figure on the touchline for the visitors

Liverpool kept the pressure from the first whistle on Spurs' youngsters as the intention were clear from Klopp's boys. Pochettino fielded a second-string side who may not be used to the incessant pressing methods used by their first team players which made matters easy for the Reds.

Liverpool covered more distance and had more sprints than their counterparts as Spurs were lucky not to concede much more thanks to a brilliant display by Spurs' no.2 Michel Vorm.

Quick Links