Gini Wijnaldum: We ll keep working to end this season strongly
Sam Williams Georginio Wijnaldum wants Liverpool to use their positive second-leg performance against Real Madrid to aid their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
The Reds bowed out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage on Wednesday night as Real claimed a goalless draw at Anfield to supplement their 3-1 first-leg victory.
Wijnaldum took heart from his team’s greatly-improved display second time around, though, and is determined to conclude the campaign on a high.
“Yeah, for sure, that will give us hope. That’s what we have to do: stay confident and just work hard to still try to bring this season to a good end,” the Dutchman told Liverpoolfc.com.
Liverpool 2-1 Aston Villa: Five talking points
Glenn Price Trent Alexander-Arnold s stunning stoppage-time finish saw Liverpool come from behind to beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Anfield on Saturday.
Alexander-Arnold was the match-winner after Mohamed Salah cancelled out Ollie Watkins first-half opener in the Premier League contest.
Here are five talking points from the match.
‘Are you not entertained?’
Alexander-Arnold lets his football do the talking.
The No.66 produced a piece of brilliance to change a match completely for the second weekend running.
Having wonderfully created the opening goal at Arsenal, the full-back did the honours himself this time around.
In the first minute of injury time, Alexander-Arnold secured the points with an unstoppable, bending effort right into the bottom corner.
Internationals: Jota scores two, wins for Kabak, Wijnaldum and Williams liverpoolfc.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from liverpoolfc.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Georginio Wijnaldum acknowledged the boost Wednesday s win over RB Leipzig gave Liverpool, but stressed more hard work is required to put a consistent run together.
Georginio Wijnaldum believes Liverpool can approach Thursday s game against Chelsea with renewed confidence following their 2-0 victory over Sheffield United.