‘They do nothing’ – NBC pundit claims Liverpool duo were barely involved in win over Newcastle

they still played an important role towards achieving the result, winning four duels each and keeping play ticking over with 168 accurate passes combined, in addition to the eight clearances they made between them (Sofascore).

Some of Liverpool’s performances in recent weeks have been untypically chaotic (the Wolves and Everton games stand out in that regard), but the wins over Manchester City and Newcastle saw a return to the calm and composed exertion of control which defined the early months of Slot’s tenure.

Van Dijk and Konate did what they had to do last night with great competency, providing the platform for their teammates further forward to grab the headlines and conjure the match-winning moments.