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title: "Jurgen Klopp impressed with ‘spectacular’ full-backs against Burnley"
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published: "2021-08-21T16:00:00Z"
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# Jurgen Klopp impressed with ‘spectacular’ full-backs against Burnley

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/08/21/jurgen-klopp-hints-at-opportunities-for-the-entire-squad-this-season/) manager Jurgen Klopp has been praising the performance of both full-backs following the [2-0 victory](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58193401) over Burnley at Anfield.

The Reds were tested on their [return to a capacity crowd](https://www.skysports.com/football/liverpool-vs-burnley/report/446303) in the Premier League and had to fight hard for every inch against a battling visiting side.

Goals either side of half-time from Diogo Jota and [Sadio Mane](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/08/18/virals-liverpool-stars-drawn-together-in-afcon-group-stages/) ultimately proved to be enough for Klopp’s side and Liverpool sit temporarily top of the league with two wins from two.

Speaking post-match, as cited by [Paul Gorst](https://twitter.com/ptgorst/status/1429085408630083588) on Twitter, the German boss hailed the displays of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kostas Tsimikas in particular.

> Twitter: Klopp: “Both full-backs had a good game. Spectacular if you like with the assists, Kostas cross, Trent’s cheeky cur… https://t.co/vq6zg5Eudi (@ptgorst)

As regular left-back Andy Robertson [returned to the bench](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/441302-confirmed-team-news-burnley-premier-league) following an ankle ligament injury, Tsimikas made a case for remaining in the side long-term.

The Greek international delivered a pinpoint cross for Jota to open the scoring before completing three clearances, four key passes and making one interception ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/konstantinos-tsimikas/786259)).

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Klopp has himself a selection dilemma ahead of [Chelsea at home](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/match/2021-22/men/fixtures-and-results) next Saturday.

Albeit Robertson will be the favourite to return to the starting lineup, Tsimikas has certainly earned the chance to be in the conversation with his [first two appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/konstantinos-tsimikas/leistungsdaten/spieler/338070) of the season.

Strength in-depth, or a lack thereof, has been [bemoaned previously](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10747152/liverpool-lacking-options-jurgen-klopps-squad-missing-strength-in-depth) at Anfield and could finally be looking like a thing of the past as Klopp suddenly has options aplenty.