Return of Sturridge and Henderson “Really Good” for Liverpool Says Boss

There was some good news on the injury front for Liverpool, as Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge returned to action for the final 25 minutes.

“We were the most risky team and we had the best chances”, said Mourinho, the Chelsea manager.

Ibe, one of two Liverpool changes due to Coutinho’s injury and Lucas Leiva’s suspension, was heavily involved in the opening stages as Liverpool dominated possession.

Monk, 36, took charge in February 2014 following Michael Laudrup’s departure.

While Monk was defiant in defeat, he did admit that he accepts the criticism he has faced as Swansea have slid down the Premier League table.

“You have good periods and bad periods throughout every season”.

Monk is a bit like his team at the moment – he can’t win – whatever he says. Advancement in the League Cup will be of utmost importance, and it looks like Coutinho will return just when Jurgen Klopp might need more players than usual. Everyone throughout the club trusts that process.

“They showed a good reaction against us following their recent results”. I am not making excuses but part of the problem recently has been decisions need to go for you and I am gutted for the players not to get something from it.

“The players are trying their hardest, myself and my staff and the board and everyone else”.

The crowd was noisy, creating the best atmosphere since the German arrived at the club, and it helped us beat French outfit Bordeaux 2-1 in the Europa League.

Next up for Monk’s side is high-flying Leicester City at the Liberty Stadium.

Being six points back of the league lead after 14 matches certainly isn’t an insurmountable gap for a side to overcome given the number of matches left in the season.

“But you can see it’s only a matter of time before we get results, and there’s never any danger we will be in that relegation fight”. “The players have great belief in that, it’s as simple as that”.

Liverpool has enjoyed many trips to the penalty spot since the Premier League began play in 1992, but Milner’s penalty kick – his second in as many games – was the Reds’ first since April.

Otherwise Monk has a fully fit squad available.