Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea: 5 tactics from Jurgen Klopp that won Liverpool the game

#4 Keeping Eden Hazard at bay

Liverpool FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League

The Belgian was coming off a fantastic display against West Ham United, on a night when he showed just why Real Madrid are desperate to avail his services. Hazard has the ability to turn the tide within the blink of an eye. He is truly special and can score as well as create goals, which makes him extremely dangerous.

Klopp knew that he had to keep Hazard quiet to get anything out of the game, but the German manager did not invest an extra man for the work. Instead, he relied on his team to stop the Belgian from asserting his influence on the game. And the fact that the Chelsea No. 10 started from the middle made it easier for the home side.

Whenever Hazard had the ball, Fabinho or Henderson closed him down. The Belgian tried to use his speed and skill to get past his man, ut was denied any room to maneuver his tricks. On the few times that he did manage to get past the midfield, he was isolated by van Dijk and Matip, who bullied him.

However, after Higuan's entry, the Belgian shifted to the wings and tormented Liverpool. He also had two glorious opportunities to score, but failed.

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