Klopp named a strong side to play in the final game of his team’s U.S. tour, but ultimately it was a disappointing end to the trip, although a tight and positive match. The game was played in St Louis, Missouri, at the home of the Cardinals baseball team. The pitch lay awkwardly across the center of the ground, cut halfway into the baseball diamond, but the weather (although very humid) and the ground were top quality. It was more a case of failings in front of the goal, a lack of concentration in hot weather and a fatiguing itinerary that perhaps ultimately cost the Reds.
The powerful line-up included Wijnaldum, Mane, Sturridge, Firmino and Emre Can. The first half was exciting end-to-end football, and after falling behind 1-0 Liverpool equalized through a deft header from Dejan Lovren, for Sheyi Ojo to finish off from a well-struck James Milner corner kick. Klopp used the second half to swap the entire side, leaving just Wijnaldum on the pitch and using all but one of his reserves.
The powerful line-up included Wijnaldum, Mane, Sturridge, Firmino and Emre Can. The first half was exciting end-to-end football, and after falling behind 1-0 Liverpool equalized through a deft header from Dejan Lovren, for Sheyi Ojo to finish off from a well-struck James Milner corner kick. Klopp used the second half to swap the entire side, leaving just Wijnaldum on the pitch and using all but one of his reserves.
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