When Sparta Prague plays Liverpool in their Europa League return match at Anfield, head coach Brian Priske has insisted that his team will go all out, but he has also acknowledged that his team is probably going to lose the competition.
Liverpool World narrates that after thrashing the Czech team 5-1 in the first leg at Letna Stadium, the Reds are comfortably ahead in the last-16 match. Darwin Nunez scored twice in the first half, and Jurgen Klopp’s team also had goals from Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, and Alexis Mac Allister (penalty).
Nonetheless, Sparta had a lot of opportunities, particularly in the first half, but they lost composure in the last third as Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher made a number of excellent saves.
Next week, Sparta will visit Anfield, where the match is essentially meaningless. Priske will attempt to replicate his team’s success in creating chances against “one of the best teams in Europe.”
Liverpool’s Performance
He said via the club’s website: “I told the team that in the end it is always my responsibility. I’m proud that the guys tried to play our football and didn’t focus on defending. That’s not our style of play. The players performed brilliantly, making good decisions in many ways and creating chances against one of the best teams in Europe. But from an individual point of view, we made too many mistakes, which will be punished by an opponent of this caliber. Despite the unfavorable result in the half, we did not let up and kept trying to score a goal.
“We will definitely not park the bus in front of our goal. But first we have to win on Sunday in Pilsen. Those players who will be concentrated and mentally and physically prepared for the next very difficult match of the Czech league will start. We will then try to get a good result in Liverpool, even though progressing to the next round will be very difficult. But we will definitely not defend.
See Also: Luis Suárez And Lionel Messi Spurring Inter Miami To A 2-2 Draw With Nashville
“Darwin showed amazing quality. That’s why he also plays for one of the best clubs in the world. But they have more players of similar quality in their squad, which we have to respect. They came against us in full force and took the game against us seriously. They put all their strength into it, showing us respect. Our players had to face situations on the field that they do not know from regular matches. The difference between us and the leader of the Premier League table became apparent. As a result, I am sad that we let the opponent have so many chances and scored only one goal.”
COMMENTS