Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits he needed to shake his players at halftime after their 2-0 defeat of Everton.
The Reds won thanks to second-half goals for Andrew Robertson and Divock Origi.
Klopp said, "Thank God the game has two halves. We didn't play particularly well in the first half. They made it uncomfortable but we didn't get in behind the last line. We didn't have enough movement.
"We weren't quick enough. We passed the ball into the area they had nine players. Second half we were much more direct and caused them much more problems. The goals were wonderful.
"We expected it [Everton's tactics] but we didn't react well. It's difficult. Each ball Jordan Pickford has he takes five minutes so we couldn't gain rhythm which you need to break down a low block. We expected them to do it.
"The amount of wins we've had in recent months is insane. You have to work. The boys did that again. I'm really happy.
"We stayed really cool and calm. The changes helped, Fresh players, different formation. It made it difficult for the opposition.
"We won 2-0, it's absolutely fine."
On Anthony Gordon's penalty shouts, he added: "It [the second] was clearly no penalty. He's really good but he's lucky not to get a second yellow. The first was not a penalty and the second wasn't.
"If anybody thinks we fly through these games, I can apologise, it won't happen. If we can create atmospheres like today it's difficult to deal with us for 95 minutes.
"Everton did what they had to do. We deserved the three points.
"With a performance like this I think they can get the points they need."
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