Amazing fantastic performance by Liverpool for an hour!! First 15 and last 15 weren't great though.
That said, I think we showed a gulf in class in our play. Roma couldn't match us for pace or strength. Salah confirmed himself as the current world numero uno and Firmino once again showed why he is the best player of his kind in the world
Salah is the bargain of the season, the signing of the season, the player of the season both in England and Europe!! It's not easy thing to be involved in 50+ goals in the EPL and CL in 1 season. What a remarkable season and what a front 3 for Liverpool that cost them just a total sum of less than £100m!
Have to say though, very annoying to concede those 2 goals at the end
For Liverpool that was like driving home in a brand new car and then scratching it as you park it in the driveway!
Dzeko is crazy clinical, lovely movement and finish. Going to be a big threat again next week.
Also very worried that injuries are taking a huge toll on our midfield, now with the Ox out, in addition to Can and Lallana already being out. Klopp is going to have to work some 'magic' on this one to get us through the next two games and beyond! Really pity the Ox though and wish him a speedy recovery!
Few things to digest for next week's 2nd leg:
Its half-time now and we are in effect 2-0 up plus a bonus(Roma still need to score a 3rd to win this tie without conceding to us).
Roma are yet to concede a goal in the CL this season at the Olimpico.
Roma's come back against Barcelona was only the third time for a team that came back from being 3 goals down.
Liverpool are unbeaten in the CL this season.
We are unstoppable going forward plus I can't see Roma sitting back, they'll attack us as they must, leaving gaps for us to exploit.
So now I dare to say we are favourites to go through to Kiev, 60:40 at the very least!
We have to Believe and Dare to Dream!!
Allez, Allez, Allez
P.S.
Salah has broken Samuel Eto'o's record for most goals by an African player in a single CL season.
Salah has also scored the most by a Liverpool player in a single campaign in a European competition.