"I think we are much clearer again" - Jurgen Klopp believes things 'have changed' after Liverpool's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reckons things are finally starting to click for the Reds following their 3-2 Premier League win against Nottingham Forest at home on Saturday (April 22).
The Premier League giants squandered the lead twice, with the visitors nullifying Diogo Jota's brace, before Mohamed Salah grabbed the winner midway through the second period.
Liverpool have now won two games on the bounce and are unbeaten in four outings. They're seventh in the Premier League, six points behind fourth-placed Newcastle United, who have a game in hand.
With seven games left, the Reds face an uphill task to secure a top-four finish. However, they will look to take confidence from their recent run of form and end the season strongly.
Klopp feels things are starting to fall into place for the Merseysiders. Expressing delight at Liverpool's win against Forest, the German said that it was the first time this season his team got their counter-pressing spot on.
"Some things have changed," Klopp told a press conference (via The National). "Today I saw a lot of top, top, top counter-pressing moments. I loved that – and that's, for us, super-important. I think we are much clearer again in that department."
Klopp added:
"If you are not only solid but really good and aggressive and positive in defending, then you can build on that. For me, it feels like it's the first time this season that we have that – late but hopefully not too late."
Scoring goals have not been a problem for Liverpool, as they have netted 11 times in their last three games. However, they will be keen to shore up their rearguard, having conceded five times in that period.
Liverpool making late push for top-four finish
Liverpool have had an underwhelming season, getting knocked out of all cup competitions. They also risk missing out on UEFA Champions League football next term, as they're not in the Premier League top four.
The Reds' hopes of securing a top-four finish largely rely on teams above them dropping points. They will, nevertheless, be determined to end the season strongly. Jurgen Klopp's side lock horns with 15th-placed West Ham United at the London Stadium on Wednesday (April 26).
They then host Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Brentford. Their last three games of the season are against Leicester City, Aston Villa and Southampton.