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Liverpool continued their impressive start to the season with a 3-1 triumph over Wolves, but manager Jurgen Klopp didn’t mince his words when addressing his players after the match at Molineux.
A late goal from Andy Robertson and an unfortunate own goal by Hugo Bueno allowed the Reds to escape Molineux with a victory that seemed improbable at halftime.
Wolves had taken the lead early on through Hwang Hee-Chan as they dominated proceedings. Only a glaring miss by Matheus Cunha prevented them from extending their lead further.
Liverpool’s performance in the first half left much to be desired, but they gradually improved. They equalized through Cody Gakpo before breaking down Wolves’ resistance with just four minutes left, securing their third comeback win of the season. However, Klopp was visibly frustrated with his team’s first-half display.
“We have to perform better than we did in the first half,” Klopp emphasized.
“We did that in the second half, which was the ideal time to react. In the first half, we encountered some physical problems; we lacked sharpness and cohesion. We attempted to assess who was ready (after the international break), and it was not an ideal choice.
“The best news was that the first half was over, and I thought we couldn’t play any worse. That’s why we made significant changes in the second half, both tactically and physically.
“In the second half, we had complete control, and it became a really good game. We deserved the victory in the end; there’s no doubt about it. We equalized, maintained control, kept pushing, and secured the win, which was significant for us.
“It’s still early in the season, but we need to absorb all the information we receive. Being able to turn games around is beneficial in a season, but we cannot rely on it. We can’t.
“We’re not yet stable; it’s not feasible. Many things are new. I’m ready to work on it, and the boys are too. They didn’t want to surrender, which is commendable. Winning the less favorable matches can lead to a successful season. The boys responded admirably.”
Liverpool defender Robertson scored his first Premier League goal since April 2022 and expressed relief at providing his team with the decisive moment in the match.
“Goals don’t come around frequently, so you have to savor them. It’s gratifying to score, especially when it contributes to a victory. Getting the result was important,” stated the Scottish international.
“We made several changes at halftime, not just in terms of personnel. We can find reasons for the first-half performance, such as the international break and players traveling, but we made mistakes that we’re not accustomed to making. I thought the second-half performance was impressive, and we got what we deserved.
“Ideally, we shouldn’t fall behind. We’ve already had to come from behind several times this season. Maybe last season, that was our downfall; I don’t recall too many comebacks. Our away form has been good so far this season. It’s been a promising start.”