As usual, Jurgen Klopp was not at a loss for words to describe Liverpool’s come-from-behind win at Stoke City on Saturday.
Trailing on a Jon Walters goal, Klopp introduced Roberto Firmino and ailing Philippe Coutinho in the second half to inspire a 2-1 win that keeps the Reds third in the Premier League table.
[ RECAP: Stoke 1-2 Liverpool ]
Coutinho left Liverpool’s midweek match with illness, and wasn’t fit to start against Stoke. But the club’s predicament meant he’d need to gut out a performance.
He definitely did. How bad was the illness, Jurgen? Nearly seven pounds bad, apparently. From the BBC:
“Philippe Coutinho lost three kilos in the past three days, which some people wish – but for a professional footballer it’s not too cool.
“Simon Mignolet saved our life. Job done, feels good. Nice weather, 63 points and I couldn’t feel any better.”
The win was huge and necessary, with the four teams chasing Liverpool all possessing matches in hand. Coutinho has been a wizard for the Reds in recent weeks (and years!).
