Blackburn - Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, praised his team's defense after the game the FA Cup quarter-final replay against Blackburn Rovers. Mignolet call defense in front of her appear solid.
Liverpool won 1-0 in a match that took place at Ewood Park on Thursday (9/4), a single goal by Philippe Coutinho scored in the 70th minute. Thus, the Reds hold a ticket to play in the semifinals and will face Aston Villa on 19 April.
Although appearing dominant, Liverpool several times bothered by long passes Blackburn. However, Liverpool back line quartet --Manajer Liverpool, Brendan Rodgers, back plays formation 4-3-3-- able to anticipate well.
"Blackburn have great attackers and always release a long ball into the penalty box," said Mignolet the BBC.
"But, we defended well and as a goalkeeper, I also have to exert the ability to help the team."
"I am satisfied. The important thing is we win, qualify for the next round, and do what we did today."
Liverpool were without two main defender flagship, namely Martin Skrtel and Emre Can. Instead, Mamadou Sakho appears accompanied by Dejan Lovren, Glen Johnson, and Alberto Moreno.
In the 28th minute, Sakho was forced to pull out due to injury. Kolo Toure, who became a starter in the game against Arsenal last weekend, coming on as a replacement.
Although not appearing with the best defenders arrangement, Liverpool still able to achieve a clean sheet. Mignolet also call it a good response from the 1-4 defeat to Arsenal.
"We got up tonight. Everyone worked very hard, showed good performance, and make us proud coach," said the Belgian goalkeeper.(detikSport)
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