Manager Klopp said he wanted to change perceptions of the Club World Cup in Europe as his Liverpool side prepared to face a Flamengo squad who had been given "a clear order to win it and come back home as heroes".
Despite taking his senior ³²ÀÚ·¹Çø®Ä«½Å¹ß=³²ÀÚ·¹Çø®Ä«½Å¹ß players, Klopp was forced to name a makeshift side against Monterrey due to injuries and illness, but he welcomed back defensive rock Virgil van Dijk, along with Alexander-Arnold, Firmino and Mane against Flamengo.
And how he needed ÀÌÅ¿øºÎµ¿»ê his strongest side to navigate this difficult contest, in which it increasingly appeared it may not turn out to be Liverpool's day. After failing to capitalise on an excellent start, Liverpool came under pressure as tricky winger Bruno Henrique threatened down the right and Barbosa troubled the defence.