Jurgen Klopp delighted with Liverpool’s defensive efforts at Bournemouth

Jurgen Klopp made it no secret that he was delighted with Liverpool’s defensive efforts throughout the 4-0 victory against Bournemouth at the Goldsands Stadium.

Liverpool’s defence has been outstanding this season having only conceded six goals in 16 Premier League fixtures.

The improvement has mainly come from the inclusions of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson, but Klopp was quick to highlight after the Bournemouth win that everyone is chipping in.

“We could write a book about Virgil’s strength, we could write a book about Alisson’s strength, but look what Joel Matip did today, how good he was and he has absolutely no rhythm,” said Klopp, as reported by Liverpoolfc.com.

“That’s the life of a professional football player as well, he trains on the highest level and he’s not even in the squad sometimes.

“Then we need you, play, and then he had a difficult start against Burnley and plays that game and this game. It’s not about one person, what Andy Robertson did today.

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BURNLEY, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: Alisson of Liverpool, James Milner of Liverpool and Joel Matip of Liverpool celebrate following their sides victory in the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Liverpool FC at Turf Moor on December 5, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

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“Millie, game number 500 and he plays at right-back and he would probably have preferred each other position on the pitch today, but he did the job and that’s all how we come together then.

“How we defended in the centre, the centre-half alone can do nothing, the goalie alone can do nothing – sometimes a lot but nobody can perform wonders, so you need all these boys around.

“It was a common development, but for each development you need the right players, that’s how it is in football and thank God we could sign these boys.”

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