Benitez has contributed a lot to Liverpool's gold record table when he was in charge at Anfield. However, that year of association does not mean that Rafa will prepare the way for the old team to have a light victory to continue to break away against Man City in the championship race.
Indeed, the match turned into a score chase in the first 45 minutes and the first part of the second half. Liverpool took the lead twice thanks to Van Dijk (13) and Salah (28).
However, the "Magpies" also managed to score 2 goals shortly after that by Atsu (20) and Rondon (54).
While being 2-2 and falling into a deadlock, Liverpool also suffered a very heavy loss. In the 73rd minute, Mohamed Salah collided with the home team's goalkeeper Dubravka. The Egyptian striker was lying on the pitch in a state of almost inactivity. Coach Jurgen Klopp clearly showed his concern on his face.
Salah pointed at his head and the doctors quickly gave first aid and took him off the field. Many players have suffered brain damage after such situations and Salah is being prayed to escape the danger.
Liverpool's homepage confirmed that Salah is currently temporarily stable and needs to continue to be monitored.
Back to the game, 13 minutes after Salah left the pitch, Kop fans began thinking about the "white flag" against Man City in the title race. However, when Mane, Salah or Sturridge could not score, "the replacement player" Origi fired.
Coming on to replace Salah, the Belgian striker scored a valuable goal to bring Liverpool 3 points, helping this team escape a miserable escape. The remaining time was too little for Newcastle to continue to equalize.
Winning 3-2, Liverpool temporarily rose to the top of the rankings after round 37 with 94 points, 2 points more than Man City and 1 more match. In the early morning of May 7, in the latest match of the round, The Citizens will host Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Results of matches taking place on the evening of April 4
Everton 2-0 Burnley
Bournemouth 1-0 Tottenham
West Ham 3-0 Southampton
Wolves 1-0 Fulham
Cardiff City 2-3 Crustal Palace