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Klopp delighted with Liverpool matchwinner Firmino; hails Adama Traore

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hailed matchwinner Bobby Firmino after their 2-1 win at Wolves.

Raul Jimenez had canceled Jordan Henderson's opener for Liverpool before Firmino's late winner.

Klopp declared, "We scored a wonderful goal, we had wonderful possession but the set up from Wolves is so good - yes it's counter-attacking but it's about being well in possession, using the width of the pitch.

"The goal from a counter-attack doesn't make sense when you're one nil up but ok. We weren't 100% clear what we wanted to do, you try to have a positive optimistic approach.

"We changed the system two or three times, we calmed it down. We had incredible chances in the first half and then at the end it was a magic moment from Bobby [Firmino].

"The boys are human. It was a little bit up and down. We had discussion on the pitch, there was stuff to improve but set-pieces can bring us back in the game, a good bit of skill can bring us back in the game. Wolves were really strong but it's clear we could settle again.

"You just have to find a way to win and have someone who makes the perfect decision and that was Bobby again."

On Sadio Mane's injury concern, the manager added: "Sadio is a real shame he had to go off. Hopefully it's not too bad -just a muscle tweak but we will see tomorrow."

Klopp also had positive words for Wolves winger Adama Traore: "He is unplayable in moments, it's unbelievable. What a player – it's not only him but he's so good."

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