The center-back partnership at the end of the game against Newcastle was a surprise. Liverpool’s defense had to work hard to earn their three points.
In order to keep a back four after Virgil van Dijk’s dismissal reduced Liverpool to 10 men in the first half, Joe Gomez took the place of Luis Diaz.
After Joel Matip had lost energy after 77 minutes, Jurgen Klopp bravely substituted in Jarell Quansah, giving him his Liverpool debut.
The English center-back combination was able to finish the match with Alisson in goal, earning a prestigious victory at St James’ Park.
The players received compliments from their teammates and management following the game.
Joey [Gomez] didn’t play for a long, but he did well, according to Klopp. Come on, we made a decision, and, to be honest, we performed better after that. We were more tighter-lipped and didn’t really let them through.
As for Gomez, Andy Robertson told Premier League productions that he believed the singer “was absolutely outstanding.”
“I thought he came on, in a difficult moment, we were 1-0 down, we just went down to 10 men, the crowd are up and it’s only looking like it’s going one way,” the Scotland skipper continued.
But if I’m being honest, Joey did calm us down. He began placing his foot on the ball and making passes. He was amazing in my opinion, very excellent.
In the meanwhile, the manager told BBC Sport that Quansah is a genuine talent. He made two incredibly strong, I would say extremely significant passes.
“Defensively, we needed a little bit of luck; we were a little bit too deep and passive.
They may shoot, but Alisson is here. Bringing Quansah on was one of the pleasant stories, except from the outcome, of course.
Trent Alexander-Arnold agreed with Klopp, telling Sky Sports that the players who came on were “outstanding.”
Jarell Quansah had an outstanding debut game for us. Coming on in this kind of a setting and situation is incredible, and he did an outstanding job of holding his own.
Some have asserted that Klopp’s decision to insert the 20-year-old was an attempt to convince his bosses that they needed to bring in a defender.
Quansah, who played for Bristol Rovers during the second half of last season while on loan, under Joey Barton, had a terrific debut.
We are very aware of Joe Gomez. He might be a big asset this season if he can return to being himself.
Jarell Quansah had an outstanding debut game for us. Coming on in this kind of a setting and situation is incredible, and he did an outstanding job of holding his own.
Some have asserted that Klopp’s decision to insert the 20-year-old was an attempt to convince his bosses that they needed to bring in a defender.
Quansah, who played for Bristol Rovers during the second half of last season while on loan, under Joey Barton, had a terrific debut.
We are very aware of Joe Gomez. He might be a big asset this season if he can return to being himself.
