‘Excellent’ – Jurgen Klopp had only praise for the performances of Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah in Liverpool’s draw against West Ham

Quoted from Liverpoolworld, Jurgen Klopp points out two players who performed excellently in the draw with West Ham United.

The image that reflects Liverpool's crisis: Sparks fly between Salah and  Klopp | Marca

After a 0-2 defeat to Everton in the Merseyside derby, Jurgen Klopp removed Mo Salah, Darwin Nunez, Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones and Ibrahima Konate from the starting lineup against West Ham United.

Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah are among the players given opportunities. Klopp said the 21-year-old pair did ‘really well’ despite the home team losing points. Specifically, the German military leader replied:

“What I said, four games in 10 days. If you can find a coach who can lead a team for four games, then that person belongs to the next generation, not me anymore.”

“I tried to do what I thought was right and I think the players on the field did a great job. Cody Gakpo didn’t start the last match because of his personal issues. Harvey Elliott played very well.” .

“Jarell Quansah did brilliantly. As a centre-back you’re always there when goals are conceded and that’s how it is. But he played a really good game and was extremely important for us . I tried to do the right thing with the squad.”

Jarell Quansah has a decent enough showing with some aerial wins, a couple of good covering moments behind his fellow defenders and one moment where he overpowered Paqueta on the run.

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Generally dealt well with Antonio’s speed and strength but totally lost him on one cross which the forward headed in.

While Harvey Elliott handed the start ahead of Salah on the right but made next to no impact. A few decent runs off the ball weren’t utilised and his one chance was a right-footed strike on the angle into the side netting.

Bit of a passenger, in truth, including when he went into midfield later. Struck the bar late on with a great hit.

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Harvey Elliott of Liverpool during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool FC at London Stadium on April 27, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)