Both Chelsea and Liverpool have registered quite disappointing results in their last three fixtures but Mourinho is under more pressure to register a win in this fixture than his counterpart from Merseyside. Klopp has played against Mourinho a couple of times when Mourinho was still the head coach at Real Madrid. The German tactician will rely on this experience to pull a surprise win against Chelsea, who need to beat Liverpool or risk sinking further into the relegation zone.
Klopp’s record against Mourinho in the UEFA Champions League
- Dortmund 2-1 Real Madrid October 2012
- Real Madrid 2-2 Real Madrid November 2012
- Dortmund 4-1 Real Madrid April 2013
- Real Madrid 2-0 Dortmund April 2013
Klopp’s impending move to England seemed to have given his Chelsea counterpart some reason to worry. Speaking to the press concerning the rumours linking Klopp with Liverpool before he officially signed for Liverpool, Mourinho explained, ''The only thing I know is she’s not coming to Chelsea. He told me that personally, so I am calm. He is a very good coach but I have no idea if he comes to the Premier League. He is a good friend so if he comes, he’s welcome.’’
Jurgen Klopp shakes Mourinho's hand during a previous meeting in the UEFA Champions League. Jose Mourinho was the then Real Madrid manager.
After the first three matches as Liverpool manager, here is a brief overview of the team’s performance under Klopp.
Liverpool’s midfield is still sluggish and not yet suitable for Klopp’s attacking style of football. This was evident during last weekend’s match against Southampton where Liverpool’s midfield failed to deliver the right through balls for a perfect counter attack on several occasions. The midfield at Liverpool needs to be more versatile and flexible with the ball, be able to read the opponent’s defense line, and pass the ball quicker and with greater precision.
Emre Can is undoubtedly one of the most improved players after Klopp’s arrival and Benteke has also been showing some few flashes of brilliance. Divock Origi still needs some support from established forwards at Liverpool to gain more confidence behind the ball, just like Raheem Sterling did under Luiz Suarez and Daniel Sturridge.
Yes he can: The German midfielder has so far been a good example for the Reds since Klopp's arrival
If Christian Benteke gets a better supply of the ball from midfield or the wings, the Belgium international has the capacity to torment even the greatest and most solid defences in the Premier League. He has proved this a couple of times while playing for Aston Villa. A good example is when he single-handedly twisted and rearranged Manchester United defenders at a tight angle and curled the ball into the net with a world-class finish at Villa Park last December.
Liverpool’s stats
This season alone, Liverpool have conceded 11 goals, kept 4 clean sheets, and had 248 tackles. They have won 75% of all tackles and made 249 clearances. In attack, the Reds have had a total of 99 shots and 9 goals. The men from Anfield have so far managed to score 0.9 goals per game with a shooting accuracy of 46%.
Chelsea’s stats
On the other hand, Chelsea have a better goal-scoring record of 1.5 goals a match, but have conceded an average of 1.9 goals per match. Their defensive record consists of 36 saves made, 2 clean sheets, 29 blocks, 190 clearances and 19 goals conceded. Upfront, the Blues have only had 99 shots with 15 goals.
Prediction
Chelsea and Liverpool share the same number of shots (99) but Liverpool seems shy in front of goal. Considering Chelsea’s higher goal-scoring record compared to Liverpool this season and the availability of home crowd advantage, Liverpool will most likely lose this game. To watch Chelsea vs Liverpool live, visit our live broadcast page for a comprehensive broadcast guide for your specific country.
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