Liverpool progress into the Quarter Finals of the UEFA Europa League after beating Sparta Prague 6-1 (11-2 on aggregate) at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp’s combination of youngsters and experienced players proved too much for the Czech side as the Reds progress into the last eight of the Europa League.
Klopp could not hide his delighted with the performance from his side and praises the maturity with the display they put in.
Darwin Nunez, Bobby Clark, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo all struck within the opening 14 minutes. Dominik Szoboszlai added a fifth, and Gakpo’s second made it a romping victory for Liverpool.
“Good game, entertaining. Obviously we all experienced different atmospheres at Anfield but I’m really happy for all of us, crowd included, that this was not as nerve-wracking as it usually is”, said Klopp.
“I’m really happy with the boys, that’s how we have to take it. I spoke before the game, and I told the boys as well, so, we don’t get through somehow, I do not expect us to lose five nil, but it is up to us to decide how good a game it will be.
“Obviously, the boys enjoyed their football and did exceptionally well, and it was great. Fantastic goals.”
