Karlsruher 2-4 Liverpool: Diogo Jota scores twice in stoppage time as Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister make debuts

In Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Karlsruher, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister made their professional debuts, but the goals were scored by Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo before Diogo Jota scored the first of his two stoppage-time goals in Germany to win the game.

Diogo Jota, a late substitute for Liverpool, scored twice to help the Reds defeat Karlsruher 4-2 after coming back from a goal down.

Within three minutes, Darwin Nunez had put Liverpool ahead, but goals from Lars Stindl and Sebastian Jung after the break gave the second-tier German team the lead in their brand-new stadium. However, Jota’s late victory came after Gakpo’s well-deserved equalizer and before the late drama.

Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister made their debuts, playing a half each, but Jordan Henderson was nowhere to be found. The Liverpool captain will relocate to Saudi Arabia to play for Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq team.

When Nunez’s left-footed goal gave Liverpool the lead, it seemed like it would be an easy night. The Uruguayan player passed up his first shot opportunity to assist Mohamed Salah, but his teammate immediately passed it back to him so he could score.

Szoboszlai displayed some deft touches as Liverpool took control early on with Trent Alexander-Arnold sporting a new haircut and playing as an actual midfielder. Nevertheless, Karlsruher re-entered the contest, and Stindl’s equalizer erupted into a blaze of glory in the stadium.

The emotional reunion this summer, which served as a fitting way to commemorate the opening of the Wildpark, was made by the former Germany international who began his professional career with the organization. Stindl volleyed past Caoimhin Kelleher, who was defenseless, after a left-wing corner was pulled back to him.

Stindl played a key role in the goal that gave Karlsruher the lead. He skillfully sent Jung away on the right, and the high shot found the near post. Although there was a significant turnaround, Liverpool, who had made 11 substitutions at the break, then took control.

Gakpo once more equalized the score when he calmly beat the goalkeeper after calmly receiving the knockdown from the leaping Jota just yards from goal. When Gakpo switched to being the provider in stoppage time, it appeared as though that was the case, but Jota ultimately had the say.

Three minutes of stoppage time may not seem like much, but it was enough for the Portugal forward to score twice. He danced through for the game’s first goal and then added another to seal Liverpool’s victory.

Klopp pleased with Szoboszlai and others

When speaking to LFC TV after the game, Klopp stated that it was evident that the new players were superior at counter-pressing in the first half. “They left after the boss said to do so. Everyone must complete that. We must all do it together, not because it is my idea.

“I really enjoyed Dom [Szoboszlai]. especially with only half of his left. Bobby (Clark) accomplished a lot. Conor Bradley was outstanding. All of those are encouraging signs. Let’s move forward. Although it wasn’t a game that changed the course of the season, we prevailed, and as far as I’m aware, no one is in trouble.

“I already told the boys that we probably played twice as many passes from the last line into the half spaces in the first 20 minutes of the second half as we did in the first. Trent received the ball while we waited, and we then watched to see what he could accomplish. But it’s all right. Early stages.

With Cody, Diogo, Macca, and the kids on the left and right, you could see in the second half what they are capable of. Kostas (Tsimikas), who has never played that position [in midfield] in his entire life, was an absolute joy to watch. I liked the last line.

“We triumph 4-2. Of course, we could have lost it. However, they excelled. Really organized. They achieved two world records. Wow. Fine. The boys now have their first day off since we began [this Thursday]. Let’s use that to recover before moving forward once more. “.

Szoboszlai’s verdict on his first game

Szoboszlai told LFC TV after the game, “I just give my best every single day. “Every morning, I consider how I can perform well and give my all in every game. For this opportunity, I have worked incredibly hard, and I will keep doing so.

“Winning the game feels great, of course. For the first game, I believe we tried everything. It felt wonderful. We are currently focusing on the second one.

“I am familiar with this style of football play because the teammates are nice people and the manager is German. So, it’s nothing new for me, but I still have to give it my all every day, so that’s what I’m going to do. “.