Liverpool's focus after a dramatic 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield
Richarlison interacts with Juergen Klopp after the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on April 30, 2023
Almost from the first minute to the last, it was a real afternoon of partying. And that's not to mention what happened to Jurgen Klopp.
After a 203-day wait to move to Liverpool, Luis Diaz had no intention of staying any longer, taking just five minutes to mark his return with a goal.
And how he enjoyed it, rushing up to the main stand when all the emotions - all the pain, the disappointment, the pain, the disappointment, the doubt - of the long time on the sidelines poured out, delighted by his teammates. swallowed before accepting greetings from the audience. a beloved Anfield.
How Diaz has missed out this season, his outspoken, tough and pressed style - combined with a wealth of natural talent - has made him an instant success since arriving from Porto. in January 2022. This was evident in the way he scored, sensing an opportunity as Liverpool organized the attack on the right and drifted left to catch Cody Gakpo's pass from the near corner with a brilliant impromptu volley. .
Diaz took advantage of the opportunity, weakened the Tottenham Hotspur defense and left the field shortly after time to a standing ovation from the home fans and a warm hug from Klopp on the touchline.
Liverpool were leading 3-1 and were in control at the time. But the problems that contributed to it being essentially a scrap for fifth place rather than something bigger soon materialized, leading to former Everton striker Richarlison having to get his hands on the ball. Son Heung-Min's free kick to equalize. Deepen the wounds of time.
Anfield was deflated outside the corner sheltering the Tottenham fans to which the Brazilian ran, ripped off his shirt and enjoyed the moment. He really should have known better. Just 99 seconds later, the same player was left behind after a mistake by another substitute, Lucas Moura, caused Diogo Jota to display great composure and score the decisive goal in the 94th minute with fifth goal in four games.
As chaos ensued, Jota plopped down on the grass and mimicked a quick FIFA match. But even the best programmers in the world can't make his kind of drama, especially with Tottenham, Jota is adamant he shouldn't be on the pitch after a tough challenge with Skipp, who had previously escaped censorship because of a mark on Diaz.
It was not a perfect victory. However, Klopp's return of his trademark three-shot punch to a limping Kop has underscored that, for the fourth time in five games, Liverpool are simply not giving up. The absence of such a fight during these worrisome phases of the campaign is indeed something to celebrate.
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