Jurgen Klopp discusses Darwin Nunez's miss and goal in Ajax win

Jurgen Klopp has discussed Darwin Nunez's performance in Liverpool's 3-0 win over Ajax, exclaiming that the forward had a 'really good game'.

The summer signing scored a wonderful header in the second half to make it 2-0 to the Reds but really should have doubled their lead earlier as he hit the post with the goal gaping from six-yards out after being squared the ball by Roberto Firmino.

Speaking after the game to BT Sport, Klopp said that he, nor Nunez, could believe that Firmino opted to pass the ball when he could've scored himself:

"We had a tough half an hour where Ajax made a lot of pressure and did really well, and we needed to defend with a lot of passion in those moments but that's fine - it's an away game in the Champions League, that's what can happen and you have to get through these phases.

"We obviously had our chances as well and then we scored a goal that was absolutely exceptional and after that a situation which probably explains Bobby Firmino in a nutshell because how can he pass that ball?

"I think Darwin was surprised as well, but it was a great situation and we could have scored there. 2-0 before half-time would've been great but then second half we had a really good start, scored two wonderful goals, and controlled the game from then on."

When asked about the chance Nunez did put away, Klopp replied: "Really good game [for Nunez]. He helped with defending and he played with a big heart."

Klopp was also questioned about the game being a reaction to the weekend's disappointing result, replying: "No, we don't have to talk about that all of the time - it's clear. We are through to the knockout stages and I will never take that for granted, it's a really big one and really helpful.

"For the club it's important, for everybody it's important and of course it gives a lift. We all feel great. Exhausted but great."