Liverpools Sadio Mane scored twice, including one off a horrendous error from Chelseas goalkeeper Kepa, as the Reds won at the Blues 2-0 on Sunday. Chelsea played the whole 2nd half with 10 guys after Andreas Christensens red card, with Mane scoring both of his goals in a five-minute span early in the 2nd half..
Frank Lampards group lacked key gamers such as Christian Pulisic, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chillwell and Thiago Silva and never appeared like a risk to get a result. Jorginho did have the possibility to cut the deficit in half in the second half, however his penalty shot was conserved by Alisson. Liverpool yielded 3 objectives last weekend against Leeds however were sharper this time around, surely much to the delight of manager Jurgen Klopp.
Here are three takeaways from the game:.
Liverpools defense was great.
The Reds defense was terrible last week versus Leeds, but boy was it improved in this one. The Blues had simply 3 shots on goal, and the timing of the tackles was great. The back line didnt need to handle numerous balls over the top, and the group protecting was great. Fabinho, who played center back after Joel Matip missed out due to injury, was absolutely superb, dominated Timo Werner on individually scenarios and was essential to the clean sheet..
Quick passing too sharp for Chelseas defense.
Liverpools ability to play the ball rapidly in tight areas led to the winning objective. Chelseas defense was far from the first-choice back line, and it showed. The winner in the 50th minute was off of a charming combination of fast passes that revealed the absence of cohesion with Chelseas defense. Have a look and watch as Marcos Alonso gets lost and Kurt Zouma keeps Firmino on:.
Jorginho did have the opportunity to cut the deficit in half in the 2nd half, but his penalty kick was saved by Alisson. Liverpools capability to play the ball quickly in tight spaces led to the winning goal. Chelseas defense was far from the first-choice back line, and it revealed. The winner in the 50th minute was off of a lovely combination of quick passes that showed the lack of cohesion with Chelseas defense.
It doesnt get much even worse than that. His time is numbered with Edouard Mendy of Rennes anticipated to join today. For Chelsea fans, it wasnt fun while it lasted..
Chelsea 0, Liverpool 2 (FEET).
⚽ Liverpool: Mane (50) ⚽ Liverpool: Mane (54).
Kepas swan song?
The Spanish goalkeeper had another problem performance in what may simply be his final start for the club. After his error on the objective versus Brighton last week, now hes just providing goals away:.
