On reflection, a point at Chelsea was a fair result on Sunday afternoon.
There were some good things going forward from Liverpool, but we can do better. I think we played Chelsea at a good time, with Pochettino still trying to find his best team and starting system, and we didn’t take advantage of that. Having said that, we could potentially have come away with all three points had the penalty decision gone our way.
Why the handball from Nicolas Jackson didn’t go to VAR, I have no idea. Whether Jackson meant it or not, it has hit his hand. It’s clear. To go over to the monitor doesn’t mean you have to change your original decision, but at least go and take a look.
One concerning statistic from Sunday's game was the fact we ended the afternoon with just 35.1% possession. There have only been three other occasions whereby we have recorded a lower figure in a Premier League game during Klopp's reign, and two of them were against Manchester City.
That statistic alone tells you all you need to know about Liverpool’s need for a defensive midfielder and control in this area of the pitch. Jurgen Klopp knows, the staff know and the fans know it’s what we’re crying out for. Mac Allister had a good game, but was playing in a role that is not his favoured position. Players taking on the responsibility of being the No.6 are the ones who constantly win second balls, which we saw Enzo Fernandez doing all game for Chelsea. Szoboszlai also put in a good shift, but you need someone to do the donkey work.
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