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Liv-Spurs talking points
- Updated: October 25, 2016
Daniel Sturridge scored twice as Liverpool advanced to the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup with a 2-1 win over Tottenham at Anfield.
Vincent Janssen scored Tottenham’s goal from the penalty spot, but Liverpool held on to edge a game in which both Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino made wholesale changes.
From Sturridge’s goalscoring performance to Liverpool’s impressive youngsters, here are five talking points…
Sturridge takes his chance
The last couple of weeks have been tough for Daniel Sturridge. A poor performance in Liverpool’s goalless draw with Manchester United raised questions of his suitability to Klopp’s side, and he was an unused substitute for Saturday’s 2-1 win over West Brom.
But while there are doubts over his industry and work-rate, Sturridge provided a reminder of what he does bring to the table against Spurs. He was a constant menace in and around their penalty box. He showed his predatory instincts to poke home the first goal, and he finished coolly from Georginio Wijnaldum’s through ball for his second.
The only complaint was that he couldn’t add to his tally, but all in all it was an impressive night’s work for the striker. Jurgen Klopp described his performance as “brilliant”, adding: “He could have scored three or four but he was really good. That’s his big strength and he showed it again.”
Janssen improving?
Vincent Janssen did not enjoy the same kind of service as his opposite number, but he certainly worked tirelessly to make things happen. The Dutchman headed a Kieran Trippier cross wide …
