Jurgen Klopp singled out Darwin Nunez for particular praise after Liverpool beat Aston Villa 3-1 on Boxing Day.
The Reds won for just the second time on the road in the Premier League this season, as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk put them two goals up and Stefan Bajectic ensured Ollie Watkins’ strike did not inspire a Villa comeback.
Nunez played a big role in Bajcetic’s goal, which restored the two-goal advantage, though missed a number of chances throughout the match to get himself on the scoresheet.
His boss was not worried about that though, insisting the goals will soon come for the striker.
“It’s incredible what a game he played,” Klopp told Amazon Prime Sport.
“Life is unfair, on the foot it’s probably one inch or less and the ball goes in. He will score, there’s no doubt about that. What he gives us... he has power that’s incredible.
“Of course he will score. I was in this situation very often with strikers, and everything will be fine. His game was exceptional.”
Liverpool have little margin for error as they look to make up for a poor start to the season, spending Christmas 15 points off the pace set by Arsenal.
The Reds have already made up two points in the race for the top four though, closing the gap to Tottenham, who have played a game more, to five points.
It was an impressive display at Villa Park from Klopp’s side, even if they did have to come through some nervy moments.
“It was a top performance in a difficult game,” Klopp said.
“We played exceptionally in the first-half, even though Villa had their moments. We were really good, I liked what I saw.
“In the second-half we missed a little bit the last step. Aston Villa was pushing hard, that’s normal in a home game. We knew that would happen. You have to get through these periods.”
