Liverpool 1-0 Napoli: 3 reasons why Liverpool defeated Napoli | UEFA Champions League 2018-19

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A happy Jurgen Klopp
A happy Jurgen Klopp

#3 A disciplined midfield

The game was won in the midfield by Liverpool
The game was won in the midfield by Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp has many options in midfield at Liverpool, but when it comes to the big games he always trusts James Milner and captain Jordan Henderson. Gini Wijnaldum has become an integral part of the Liverpool midfield, and his name is first on the team sheet.

The players took turns to join in the attack, and not once did all midfielders jump the gun at the same time. At every moment there were 2 midfielders holding the fort and not allowing Napoli play their fast passing game.

James Milner has been a completely transformed player under Klopp, and Henderson doesn’t seem to be the first choice anymore, but he again showed his worth yesterday in this game which was won in the midfield by Liverpool.

Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lallana will only make the team stronger going forward, and the squad looks good to compete on both fronts - the Champions League as well as the Premier League.

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