Southampton 1-3 Liverpool: 5 Talking Points, Premier League 2018/19

#1 Liverpool’s ability to bounce back keeping them alive in the title race

Liverpool show real character in coming back from behind to secure victory

Liverpool have improved leaps and bounds under the astute guidance of Jurgen Klopp. The current side is battling it out against a supremely talented and well-equipped outfit in Manchester City. As the Reds chase for the title, a key characteristic which has kept them alive in the title race is their ability to bounce back when the stakes are down.

In their previous fixtures, against Fulham and Tottenham, Liverpool have showcased the resilience and nerve associated with a side contending for the league. Friday night’s display against Southampton underlined Liverpool’s fighting spirit under Klopp.

The Reds fell behind in the ninth minute as Shane Long took advantage of some poor defending. They hit back in the 36th minute through Naby Keita and ended the first half on level terms, despite being poor for majority of the half. Since the restart, Southampton grew more dangerous and looked like breaking the deadlock.

Liverpool remained cool and kept probing till they took the lead in the 80th minute through Mohamed Salah. From then, it was plain sailing for Jurgen Klopp’s side as they secured victory against a resurgent Southampton outfit.

In previous seasons, Liverpool would have dropped points in these situations but the Reds have mastered the art of controlling and overcoming games such as these. It is the ability to get up and strike back that is keeping Liverpool alive in the league this season and credit must go to Jurgen Klopp for instilling this attitude.