Jurgen Klopp’s side beat the La Liga champions 4-0 at Wembley on Saturday.
Liverpool’s manager Juergen Klopp celebrates after the match
Jamie Carragher has reacted to Liverpool’s demolition of Barcelona to Sky Sports, labelling the performance as fantastic.
The Reds took on the La Liga champions at Wembley on Saturday in the conclusion of the International Champions Cup.
It proved to be a successful afternoon for them too as they ran out comfortable 4-0 winners over Luis Enrique’s side.
Summer signing Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring the Reds’ first goal
Goals from Sadio Mane, Jordan Henderson, Divock Origi and Marko Grujic saw them to the victory in a display that will have caught the attention of their Premier League rivals.
And reacting to the win, Carragher says it is a huge lift for the Reds heading into their opening game with Arsenal next week.
“I think it was a fantastic performance from Liverpool,” he told Sky Sports.
“I think it was a deserved victory. Every top Barcelona player took part and I don’t think we should forget that. This is a massive lift for Liverpool going into the Arsenal game.”
Liverpool’s Divock Origi celebrates scoring their third goal
There is no denying that this was an superb performance for Liverpool, who look in fine shape heading into the new season.
Most impressive was the manner in which Jurgen Klopp’s had sent his side out with a clear plan on how to beat Barcelona through a high pressing game.
It was a win that was pleasing on a number of levels, and if this game is any indication of how things are to go then this season could be a very exciting one at Anfield.
Liverpool’s manager Juergen Klopp celebrates after the match
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