Liverpool eased the pressure on Jurgen Klopp as Roberto Firmino
and Mohamed Salah inspired a 7-0 thrashing of Maribor in the Champions League
on Tuesday.
After
drawing their first two European fixtures and spluttering in the Premier League,
Liverpool arrived in Slovenia with critics questioning Klopp's signings and
tactics.
But,
for once, Klopp's team showed a ruthless touch in the opposition penalty area
to demolish woeful Maribor.
Firmino
opened the scoring and Philippe Coutinho increased Liverpool's lead before
Salah's brace put the Reds four up by halftime at Stadion Ljudski Vrt.
Firmino
netted again after the break, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Trent
Alexander-Arnold also on the scoresheet as Liverpool's goal blitz moved them into
first place in Group E with three matches left.
After
only one victory in their last eight games in all competitions, this was a
welcome tonic for Klopp and company as they ended a three-match winless run.