Liverpool beat Inter in Italy despite not playing their best game

Liverpool are very close to the next round of the Champions League. Although the away goal rule no longer exists, Inter will find it very difficult to make it three against Klopp's team at a sold-out Anfield. Other more shocking things have been seen, yes, but given what happened at the San Siro it seems practically impossible.

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Because there were only two shots on target. Yes, it is surprising for two teams with a clear attacking vocation, but that is what was seen in a match that turned into a scramble.

Because there was hardly any time for a breather. It was a back and forth and a real effort of constant pressure and subjugation of the rival. They went to provoke mistakes, which there were, and they got their powder wet until a supporting actor came on the scene. 

Klopp showed Inzaghi what he is made of

The first leg was won by Klopp over Inzaghi. The German coach got it right with his substitutions and changed the face of a Liverpool side that struggled at times, but managed to win this time with the usual players. With Bobby Firmino and Salah making a rage against an Inter that will have to call for miracles to be able to do one of the feats of this Champions League.

Mané was the first to send out a warning with an attempt at a bicycle kick and a header that went just wide. However, Inter responded and had the clearest chance with a shot by Çalhanoglu that hit the crossbar. That could have been the turning point.

Inter played with too much fire. They insisted on playing the ball and instead of players they looked like tightrope walkers. Jugglers to circumvent the suffocating pressure of a Liverpool that luckily was attentive at the back because there was plenty of space. Konaté cut out a cross from Dumfries that could have left Dzeko alone.

Van Dijk also stole the limelight as he once again saved another glaring Inter chance. Dzeko was on his own when the defender passed him like a formula one car to protect and prevent the Inter striker's shot. With a lot of intensity and fast play, everyone went to the locker room with the feeling of having generated a lot, but not so much in front of goal. Still, it was one of those intriguing matches for the spectator.

Two shots on goal, two goals

The second half started differently. The momentum shifted as Inter began to attack a Liverpool side that knew how to suffer in the mud and hold on. Lautaro missed a shot where he lacked a few more inches of head when Perisic put in what was a great pass.

Klopp, who had already brought on Firmino for Diogo Jota, decided to move the team and brought on Luis Diaz, Keita and Henderson. He got it right because it gave more freshness and speed, especially with the Colombian, who was a real headache.

Skriniar had to block a dangerous shot from Luis Diaz, who didn't think twice about looking for a shot. But it was Bobby Firmino who found the net. The striker ended his drought since last October with a header at the near post that put the ball into the far corner. Handanovic was denied in what was the finish of a veteran area killer. 

Liverpool took the game back on track and sealed the game with a ball into the box that Salah chased down. It was the second shot between the posts and it was already the 83rd minute. Until the end, Inter tried to reduce the disadvantage at Anfield and ran out of time. The Reds killed with only two shots on goal.

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