Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea: 3 Reasons why the Reds won the match

#2 Klopp gets his midfield balance astute

Liverpool FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has been doing hit and trials with his midfield in recent weeks. Yesterday, it just clicked and all the pieces fell into the right place. Fabinho as a defensive midfielder, Keita as a ball carrier, Henderson in his number eight role, this was Klopp's chosen three. As Henderson and Keita strode forward to join the attack, Fabinho held back. And did he do a great job as a controller? Four tackles, 78/84 passes, 94 touches, not to mention a brilliant tackle on Hazard as he surged forward in the 10th minute.

This is the third game in a row that Henderson has been involved in a goal. There was his goal against Southampton, then the pass to Alexander-Arnold which set up Firmino against Porto and then yesterday. From the onset of the second half, Henderson was pushing up, trying to get into the box, which ultimately culminated in a brilliant assist for Mane.

Hats off to Naby Keita as well. In the first half, he was in space and willing to take on Chelsea's defense. After Liverpool went two goals up, he slowed the pace of the game down, the tempo of the game on his feet. He reminds of a certain Xavi Hernandez when we talk about him. Klopp's midfield ticked all the boxes required from good defensive solidity to great attacking contribution. In stark contrast, their counterparts did not have a good game.