Yeah, I just can't comprehend all these criticisms towards Klopp and selection.
So Mane failing to pass a ball, or Salah not connecting on a header is on Klopp because he picked "substandard players?" We absolutely dominated and arguably our two best players blew golden chances to put the game to bed. Like normal, people are just looking to lay blame where there is none. Hint...the ref! Plus, people are far too much in Football Manager Land. We have a torrid schedule coming up and rotating is absolutely necessary. There was more than enough quality on the field - and quality chances for our best players!
Besides, that penalty decision is more sickening the more I look at it. Paulson got totally done there. Everton have absolutely no chances the entire night, and almost first time in the box, player goes down ridiculously easy and he gives a penalty? Dubious! Case study for VAR right there. If you have ever played defense and are tight to a player, that is text book diving. The defender is doing nothing wrong, the attacking player does not even attempt to play the ball - in fact moves away to initiate contact, and the ref got conned.
Frustrating night but like Klopp said, we benefited in the Stoke game and did not here. In any case, I look forward to destroying them in our next 2 outings.
