Luis Diaz gets first goal in a Liverpool shirt in 3-1 win over Norwich

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp made seven changes from the side that won 2-0 at Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek and nearly paid a heavy price when the Canaries took a shock lead at Anfield. Milot Rashica's shot deflected in off Joel Matip three minutes into the second half. But Liverpool's deadly duo of Sadio Mane and Salah turned the game around with two goals in the space of three minutes.

A disallowed goal for either side in the first half meant the two teams went in level at the break. The half was not without its chances however, as the Reds peppered the Norwich goal a number of times. Liverpool defender Tsimikas will be ruing a number of missed oportunites, none more so than when he blazed over from 5 yards out.  

Mane produced a stunning acrobatic finish to meet Kostas Tsimikas' looping header. Salah then raced onto goalkeeper Alisson Becker's brilliant long ball, rounded Angus Gunn and left two Norwich defenders on the floor to become the second quickest player to 150 Liverpool goals behind Roger Hunt.

Diaz then produced a deft finish either of his two strike partners would be proud of to lift the ball over Gunn from Jordan Henderson's defence splitting pass. Anfield's newest recruit was applauded by the home fans when he was substituted off the field just before the end of the match. They will be hoping to see more of the same during his career as a Red. 

The three points means Klopp's men now have a haul of 57, which puts them within six of Manchester City, who host Tottenham later on Saturday, while Norwich drop to rock bottom on 17 points, five away from safety. 

 

February 19, 2022