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Liverpool 2, Chelsea 1: 5 Lessons Learned

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and Eden Hazard of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and Eden Hazard of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) /
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leicester City at Anfield on September 10, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leicester City at Anfield on September 10, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

5. Liverpool aren’t dependent on Roberto Firmino

I must admit that when Liverpool revealed their squad without Firmino being included at all, I was a little worried about their chances. Instead of suffering from the Brazilian’s absence, Liverpool’s attack flourished.

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That doesn’t mean they shouldn’t play Firmino moving forward, but it’s nice to know they aren’t wholly dependent on him. Starting a healthy Daniel Sturridge at centre-forward proved to be just fine against a quality opponent.

It does make you wonder who Klopp will ultimately settle on as his first-choice attacking group. The German manager certainly has plenty of choices. It’s certainly a story to watch moving forward.

Klopp will need to work hard to keep everyone happy. Sturridge has already been upset this year, and Firmino won’t take kindly to missing out on big matches. It worked for Klopp today, but it could blow up a time or two this season.

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