Liverpool’s 2019 vintage will always have Barcelona. The 2024 edition have Luton. Jürgen Klopp was compelled to draw comparisons between the two four-goal comebacks not because of the opposition or the occasion, clearly, but because of the circumstances, the character and the “thunderstorm” that unfolded inside Anfield. He will hope the similarities extend to silverware arriving as a result.
No excuses, the Liverpool manager had said while reeling off his injury list before Luton’s visit. The statement looked in need of revision when the league leaders trailed after an anxious 45 minutes against Rob Edwards’ enterprising team but, ultimately, no excuses were necessary. Liverpool restored their four point lead at the top with a storming second-half show and the belief it will take more than a few injuries to key players to derail their title challenge.
