Liverpool, who came into Newcastle’s home ground, were consumed by the atmosphere in the early stages of the match. Trent Alexander-Arnold was emotionally charged and gave away the first goal through an unintentional mistake. Virgil van Dijk was red-carded off for bringing down Alexander Isaac at the other end in a chance situation.
Liverpool got off to the worst possible start, but then continued to hold off the home team’s aggressive attack, holding on to a one-goal advantage until the final minutes of the game.
This persistence produced a miracle. Darwin Nunez, who played midway through the game, scored goals in the 81st and 93rd minutes to complete the comeback from a numerical disadvantage.
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson, who was delighted after the game, was amazed at the unbelievable turn of events, but also praised the “passion” and “result” shown by the Uruguayan striker, who has yet to start a game this season due to a lack of opportunities.
“Unbelievable,”
“I think a lot of people would have written us off at half-time, being down to ten men and not playing our best football.”
“That was the message at half-time, ‘we are going to need every sub in there’ – Darwin came on and he caused his threat in behind and his finishing is unbelievable.”
“We have competition in them places. I heard Michael (Owen) saying that he probably isn’t happy at not playing as many minutes so far this season and you are probably right. “
“But it’s about showing that attitude when you come onto the pitch. It’s about scoring goals, causing the defenders problems and making the manager have something to think about. I think Darwin done that.”
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The competition for the forward positions is fierce, with Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz all performing well. Cody Gakpo is also back up front, and it is hard to predict who will start the next game.
The big performance of this year’s team will come back to haunt coach Jurgen Klopp.
Will Darwin Nunez be able to make a big breakthrough in his second year…?