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 | Liverpool are heading for the World Club with two Salah goals and a net against the latter14-12-2019 |
Premier League leader Liverpool won 2-0 last in Watford`s interim standings and pulled down by 11 points before Leicester`s game. The Merseyside did not play as convincing a match, but they scored three points with two goals by Mohammed Salah (38 `90 `). Sadio Manet`s hit was canceled after VAR`s intervention because of a very thin ambush. In addition, for the first time this season, Merseyside has recorded a clean net at Anfield. Watford has done quite well today, but the Hornets have once again proved that their biggest problem is their inability to implement their situation.
Next week, Merseyside will play in the Qatar World Club Championship. Part of the reserves, as well as the second line-up, will have to play on Tuesday against Aston Villa in a League Cup match.
Jurgen Klop had made three changes compared to the match against Red Bull Salzburg. Andrew Robertson and Nabi Keita remained on the bench, and Dejan Lovren missed the meeting due to a injury. Joe Gomez, James Milner and Jerdan Shakiri started as holders. 18-year-old Neco Williams was in the Premier League match for the first time.
Watford`s new manager Nigel Peterson made two changes. Roberto Pereira and Adam Massina started for the guests.
Liverpool dominated, but in practice created clean positions outside the guest door. After the 30th minute, the Merseyside apparently decided to step back and give Watford the initiative for a while, waiting for the opportunity to counterattack. In the 37th minute, the Hornets had a great chance after Kapu broke to the right and returned to Dukure, who was left alone around the penalty spot but failed to hit the ball as he passed. It came to a corner, after which Liverpool organized a magnificent counter. Mane brought out a very technical Salah, who liberated himself elegantly from Femenia and fired into the far corner - 1-0.
In the 42nd minute Watford missed a second good opportunity. This time, Sarah was uncovered and had a chance to shoot from about ten yards, but he also passed the ball absurdly. A minute before the end, Salah found a great pass to Manet, who managed to get past Foster, but then failed to point the ball to the door and Watford`s defense cleared.
In the 49th minute, Sarah punched well and fired from a small angle, but Alison saved. A minute later, Manet hit his head very well after centering on Shakiri`s left. The ball went into the far corner, but after the intervention of VAR the hit was canceled due to the very thin ambush of the Senegalese.
In the 54th minute Watford missed a fourth good opportunity in the match after Deulofeu was brought face to face with Alison but was unable to overcome it.
Weinldum felt sore in the 59th minute and was immediately replaced by Andy Robertson.
In the 64th minute, Milner brought out Salah, who was backed by Femenia and Foster caught. The hosts claimed a penalty, but it was not awarded. Shortly afterwards, Salah was detained again - this time by Dukure. However, the Egyptian was able to pass to Firmino, whose first touch was not good and Foster was able to catch. Watford`s guard came out fine in the 66th minute when he cleared with