Liverpool’s players were imperious against Roma on Tuesday night, and they expressed their joy on social after the final whistle.
The Reds concocted one of their greatest attacking displays under Jurgen Klopp, winning 5-2 against their Italian opponents and taking a giant leap towards the Champions League final.
Mohamed Salah was again sensational, scoring twice to take his goal tally to 43 for the season, while the equally excellent Roberto Firmino also netted a brace, with Sadio Mane adding the other.
Admittedly, the two goals Roma scored late in the day has left some doubt in the back of supporters’ minds, but the brilliance of this performance should never be downplayed.
The players were undoubtedly cock-a-hoop after the game, outlining their feelings on Instagram and Twitter.
Man-of-the-moment Salah didn’t celebrate against his former club, but he did display a simple message saying “great game” on his Instagram page.
He had to share a clip of his outrageous opening goal, too……
Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Gini Wijnaldum were tremendous in midfield all evening, and they summed up the mood at Liverpool right now.
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Atmosphere??
Result ??
Front 3 ?Next week ????#UCLsemis #onlyhalftime pic.twitter.com/iwTJFjfKKi
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) April 24, 2018
These are magical games at Anfield we will never forget. Let's make sure we won't lose focus like the last 10 minutes of this game so we can take that spot in the final. Thank you for the wonderful evening and the support. Safe trip home! #weareliverpool #YNWA @ChampionsLeague ? pic.twitter.com/mkwBerIHWg
— Gini Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) April 24, 2018
The same applied to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who handled himself well in comfortably the most pressurised night of his young career to date.
Dejan Lovren was culpable for Roma’s first goal, allowing Edin Dzeko to ghost in and score, but he remained positive ahead of next Wednesday’s second leg at Stadio Olimpico.
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Sheyi Ojo, on loan at Fulham currently, was left stunned by the genius of Salah, with the ‘Egyptian King’ arguably the world’s best player on current form.
https://twitter.com/sheyi_ojo/status/988865948521238531
Simon Mignolet‘s Reds career looks done and dusted, but in his typical likeable manner, he was quick to praise his teammates and the fans at Anfield.
Wonderful performance, solid lead to go into the second leg! ??Unbelievable synergy with the fans! ??? #UCL #LFC #YNWA pic.twitter.com/npYqam22V4
— Simon Mignolet (@SMignolet) April 24, 2018
Nathaniel Clyne returned to the matchday squad after injury, and like Mignolet, his joy for his colleagues summed up the team spirit that exists under Klopp.
What a performance from the boys and a good result to take in to the second leg !!! ????? #YNWA pic.twitter.com/d2bOiDotRM
— Nathaniel Clyne (@Nathaniel_Clyne) April 24, 2018
Finally, there were outpourings of support for stricken midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, whose season sadly looks over after picking up a serious knee injury.
Get well soon bro @Alex_OxChambo ?? pic.twitter.com/xm75pnijxo
— Gini Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) April 24, 2018
It was a good night, but soured by the injury to the Ox, who’s been fantastic. Get fit soon mate ?? pic.twitter.com/yMJagxPSrf
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) April 24, 2018
Unbelievable win at Anfield!!????
Get well soon bull @Alex_OxChambo ????
??WE ARE LIVERPOOL??#anfield #reds #ucl #ynwa #lfc #championsleague #amp18 pic.twitter.com/yXdylro7zM— Alberto Moreno (@18albertomp) April 24, 2018
Amazing win at Anfield!
But still a lot of work ahead!
Get well soon bro @Alex_OxChambo #LK1 #YNWA #roadtokiev #LFC@ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/Ct8TUNAKEI— Loris Karius (@LorisKarius) April 24, 2018
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