Liverpool 4-2 Burnley: Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on Adam Lallana, says midfielder’s form in training meant he deserved place in starting XI

Liverpool 4-2 Burnley: Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on Adam Lallana, says midfielder’s form in training meant he deserved place in starting XI
Jurgen Klopp issued special praise to Adam Lallana following Liverpool’s victory over Burnley on Sunday.Braces from Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane gave the Reds a 4-2 win at Anfield and ensured they remain just a point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City.Getty4

Sadio Mane was among the goals once more as Liverpool got back to winning ways

Lallana was a surprise starter for the game, with the decision to play him being met with huge opposition from Kopites on Twitter prior to kick-off.However, Reds boss Klopp stated before the match that the midfielder’s form in training was the reason behind him being in the starting XI – echoing these views at full-time.Klopp told talkSPORT’s Graham Beecroft: “I’m really happy for him, he had a good performance.4

Adam Lallana was a surprise inclusion in the Reds’ starting XI

“It’s not often that we have a week of training to prepare for a game and in these sessions, players can show up and he showed up.“He deserved that spot today – it’s not about who we bought in the summer or a summer ago. Adam was here when I came here and he’s an important part of the squad.“I think he had that best time with me when he played in that position [just off the striker] but he has had a lot of injuries.“He gives us creativity, he gives you the surprising passes, chipping balls through and we know he can do a lot more than he did today but for a first game that was quite impressive.” Liverpool had to work hard for their win – going 1-0 down after Ashley Westwood scored directly from a corner.Replays suggested Alisson Becker was impeded in the Liverpool goal as the corner came in but the goal stood and Alisson received a yellow card for his animated protests.Klopp was very happy with the way his players responded and feels his players ‘mixed it up’ effectively against Sean Dyche’s men.Klopp added:“Being 1-0 down with a goal that should not count I would say but it was in the 8th minute so there was still enough time for us to do what we wanted to do in the game.4

Klopp believes Burnley’s first goal should not have stood

“The boys did really well. Against Burnley you need to be at 100 per cent and if you don’t fight and only play a little bit, they punish you.“If you only fight then they are better than that so you have to mix it up against them and that’s what we did.4

Klopp’s men are on 73 points with eight games remaining

“The first goal was a beautiful goal, the second one was brilliant counter-pressing block and Sadio finished it off.“We got the third one in the second-half and from then you have to change the approach and we didn’t!“There was a drop in energy levels so we made two changes but then Burnley scored.“It would have been really harsh if they scored a third one but we scored a fourth. All good, well done.”

---

Football Association: Mark Bullingham named new chief executive • Mark Bullingham will replace Martin Glenn as chief executive of the Football Association. • UK • One News Page: Friday, 29 March 2019
The FA announce Mark Bullingham as new Chief Executive to

---

Gareth Bale could be offered in deals for Manchester United or Paris Saint-Germain star this summer, Spanish football expert tells talkSPORT Gareth Bale is likely to be offered out to clubs by Real Madrid as part of deals to sign the likes of
~ Transfer news and football gossip: Gareth Bale and Eden

---

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has sent former charge Thierry Henry a message of good luck and believes he can be a big success as manager of Monaco. The Frenchman, who played under
Thierry Henry says Pep Guardiola is 'the reference' for new

---

A Chelsea supporter has been banned from attending football matches for three years due to homophobic chanting at Brighton. 20-year-old George Bradley pleaded guilty to 'using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress'.
Chelsea fan banned for 3 years after being found guilty of

---

With the Juventus job now open Jose Mourinho says he expects to return to coaching this summer Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho expects return to coaching this summer | Goal.com
Jose Mourinho next job: Former Manchester United & Real

---

Having a player of Lionel Messi calibre at your disposal is a privilege in itself, but the Catalan outfit currently look alarmingly dependent on his brilliance, at the moment. Earlier in the season, when Lionel Messi was forced out of action with a fractured arm, Luis Suarez stepped up to the plate and led by example.
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi highest earning athlete on
autribune.com/2019/06/12/barcelona-superstar-lionel-messi-highest-earning-athlete-on/
Messi, who scored 36 goals while leading Barcelona to the La Liga title this year, earned $127 million (£100 million) between his salary and endorsements to move up one spot on the list of the world's 100 highest-paid athletes. Manchester United's Paul Pogba is the highest earning Premier League player in 44th place with $33m (£25.9m).
Google News - Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona beat

---

Transfer news live Transfer News LIVE: Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool gossip plus Paul Pogba latest The transfer season is already upon us with plenty of big names tipped to be on the move this
Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool

---

Super Sam Arsenal fans can't believe how good Samir Nasri was for West Ham - 'A better baller than our entire midfield!'
~ Arsenal fans can't believe how good Samir Nasri was for

---

Jose Mourinho takes thinly-veiled swipe at Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino he was jabbing at Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Tottenham to join in act The head judge was not impressed
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on comparison with Chelsea's Jose

---

The PFA Team of the Year for the 2018/19 season has outraged some fans on social media after a number of controversial omissions. Apart from Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, the XI is dominated entirely by players from Liverpool and Manchester City.
Manchester United v Manchester City: Fans' dilemmas - One

---

The League Two play-off final will take place at Wembley this weekend. Kick-off time, TV details, live stream, talkSPORT coverage and more. Newport vs Tranmere: Date and kick-off time.
League Two play-off final: LIVE and exclusive talkSPORT
fussboll.com/2019/05/25/league-two-play-off-final-live-and-exclusive-talksport-coverage-of-newport-vs-tranmere/
World Football. League Two play-off final: LIVE and exclusive talkSPORT coverage of Newport vs Tranmere. League Two play-off final: LIVE and exclusive talkSPORT coverage of Newport vs Tranmere
League One play-off final: When is Charlton vs Sunderland

---

Edu was and remains a popular figure in north London both with the fans and club hierarchy and has long been viewed as a former player who would make a shrewd addition to the Arsenal hierarchy. Indeed it is understood his name was discussed as a potential sporting director before the departure of Sven Mislintat and the failed pursuit of Monchi.
Brazilian Football Confederation confirms Edu approach

---

The UEFA Nations League begins next weekend, with England taking on Spain in their inaugural match in the new competition. The Nations League sees England take on Spain and World Cup semi-final conquerors Croatia twice each with the group winners heading into a finals tournament next summer.

---