UEFA Super Cup: 3 reasons why Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties

Liverpool v Chelsea: UEFA Super Cup
Liverpool v Chelsea: UEFA Super Cup

#2 Roberto Firmino changed the game for Liverpool

Liverpool v Chelsea: UEFA Super Cup
Liverpool v Chelsea: UEFA Super Cup

After his team's dismal showing in the first half, Jurgen Klopp decided to change things as he brought on Roberto Firmino for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The Brazilian shifted the entire balance of the game as it was his smart touch against Kepa Arrizabalaga that shifted the ball in Sadio Mane's path for Liverpool's equalizer.

Firmino brought the much-needed creativity in the second half and he was at the heart of everything Liverpool were doing well in an attacking sense. The Brazilian also got himself an assist for Liverpool's second he played a great laid back pass to Mane, and the Senegalese didn't make a mistake in front of goal.

The 27-year-old is very important to this Liverpool side as not only does he orchestrate things in an attacking sense, he is also the best presser for the Reds. Firmino literally dragged Liverpool back into the game.

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Edited by Zaid Khan