The Independent - 05.03.2020

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“Look, it went our way for so long because we defended outstandingly,” Klopp explained.


“Usually you don’t get a lot of chances against us and stuff like this, but now we have to admit that in the
last three games – [maybe] four – we have conceded absolutely too many goals, that’s true.


Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian appears dejected
after his error for Willian's goal (PA)

“From completely different situations, so it is not one problem, but we see it as well. I am not worried about
the momentum – momentum is not something you get as a present, you have to get it to keep it.”


Liverpool currently are not in possession of it and that is a cause for anxiety with the return leg against
Atleti creeping closer. Bournemouth would usually be seen as the perfect opponents to snap out of their
downward spiral, but the Cherries were spirited against Chelsea and will be hopeful at Anfield on Saturday.


“They are fighting with all they have and they did really well against Chelsea,” Klopp noted.


“Nobody has to feel sorry for us, we will win football games and that is what we want to do on Saturday.”

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