Klopp not angry after Liverpool almost blow three-goal lead against RB Salzburg

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3 Oct 2019 • 5:58 AM MYT
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Jurgen Klopp insists he wasn't angry after Liverpool blew a three-goal lead against RB Salzburg.

Goals from Sadio Mane, Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool a comfortable lead after 36 minutes.

Hwang Hee-Chee grabbed one back from the visitors on 39 minutes, and Takumi Minamino's volley reduced the deficit further shortly after half-time.

Substitute Erling Braut Haaland tapped in an equaliser five minutes later.

However, Salah popped up for his second on the 69 minute mark to save Liverpool's blushes.

And Klopp was pleased his side didn't give up all three points.

He told BT Sport: "It's better to learn the lessons during the game than talk about it after it.

"I thought we were outstanding in the first 30 minutes, then the Salzburg system changed and we lost the ball so that caused us problems.

"The momentum changed and it was really difficult to get a foot in the game. We had to wait until they had scored the third goal, then we were able to strike back.

"I'm not angry - I saw us play really well and try hard to get back into the game and score a really nice goal. You don't need to score six or seven goals.

"[Salzburg] are a good side but the first 30 minutes we made it really difficult for them and played outstanding.

"I told the boys they want to enjoy the whole night and they will fight back.

"This is group is really difficult but we wanted the three points and now it's game on."