Jurgen Klopp was pleased to see Liverpool battle to victory over Inter Milan on Wednesday.
The Reds took a commanding 2-0 lead in their Champions League last-16 tie, with the second leg at Anfield on March 8.
Speaking to BT Sport, Klopp said: "It was incredibly physical. We had to find a way. I think we started really well, playing around their formation.
"They came up with some pretty direct play that we didn't defend well. Too often our full-backs were alone. In a game like this, you have to keep the ball longer, and that didn't happen enough.
"But you cannot come here and hope you have a brilliant day, and that's the only chance of getting a result.
"We had not a brilliant day, but a good enough day to be the deserved winner. We scored two wonderful goals. I am really happy with everything, except Diogo Jota had to go off with something around the ankle ligaments.
"He could play on, so maybe that is a good sign, but his ankle was swollen so we had to change."
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