This archive report was first published on 18 August 2019.
Published on August 18, 2019, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp downplayed a mistake by stand-in goalkeeper Adrian in the team's 2-1 Premier League victory over Southampton on Saturday.
Adrian's poor clearance rebounded off Danny Ings and into the net, giving Southampton a lifeline after forwards Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino put Liverpool 2-0 ahead.
Klopp compared the incident to an error by his first-choice goalkeeper Alisson during a win over Leicester City last season, joking that it was a 'goalie thing' at the Merseyside club.
When asked if he had spoken to Adrian, Klopp quipped, 'Yes: 'you finally arrived, welcome.' 'Ali did the same… it's a goalie thing at Liverpool, no problem with that as long as we win the games. All good.'
Adrian had been deployed after Alisson suffered a long-term injury against Norwich and had been passed fit for the match after sustaining a freak injury while celebrating their midweek Super Cup victory over Chelsea.
Despite the setback, Klopp praised Adrian's performance, saying, 'Adrian had a swollen ankle and we played too many balls back to him in that period. I was happy with everything he did, all the saves, all that stuff.'
Early pace-setters Liverpool next host Arsenal on August 24.
