Liverpool were profligate once more in front of goal, as Jurgen Klopp’s first match at Anfield ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw against 10-man Rubin Kazan.
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Despite having close to 70% possession and 30 shots to five, Liverpool failed to make their dominance count.
After a subdued start to the game it was the visitors who shocked Anfield when Marko Devic chested down and half volleyed a sublime shot into the Kop net.
The Russian outfit were comfortable in the first half until captain Oleg Kuzmin was sent off for a second yellow offence on 36 minutes.
From the resulting free-kick Divock Origi was on hand to head the ball down across goal for Emre Can to tap in from point-blank range.
Back on level terms, and with a man advantage, it seemed like just a matter of time until Liverpool would gain the lead but it never eventuated, as Christian Benteke hit the post late and the Reds were made to settle for a point.
Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter:
Liverpool fans call Klopp God after he brings off Allen at half-time: https://t.co/L0HOXaSjxQ #lfc pic.twitter.com/WMtbPwLwFE
— Metro Sport (@Metro_Sport) October 22, 2015
Another man-of-the-match performance from Mamadou Sakho. But Brendan Rodgers didn’t rate him, and nor do the English media. #LFC — Jack Lusby (@jacklusby_) October 22, 2015
Tonight re-iterated how much of a hard job Klopp has on his hands. Fans will give him time. Players need to learn fast & play better #LFC
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) October 22, 2015
One thing I like about Klopp is he brings his subs on with time to make an impact. With Rogers it was 6 minutes left, cue Lambert #LFC — Steve Hornbeck (@shorn71) October 22, 2015
Sakho really turning into an absolute hero to the #LFC faithful.His treatment was one of the big breakdowns with Brendan Rodgers
— Andy Kelly (@AndyK_LivNews) October 22, 2015
Banners at Anfield tonight. #LFC pic.twitter.com/YnSHblDBkJ — The Away Fans (@theawayfans) October 22, 2015
Mamadou Sakho's game by numbers:
100% tackles won
85% pass accuracy
3 clearances
3 interceptions
1 chance created pic.twitter.com/MWR0mcwW3f
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 22, 2015
Don’t get me wrong, I really really want Jurgen to be the 1st person in history to successfully polish a turd. #LFC — Richard Wilkes (@MrWilkes76) October 22, 2015
James Milner at his brilliant best #LFC https://t.co/RcAkQpewEX — The Normal One (@Lil_Magician10) October 22, 2015
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool draw at home to a ten men Rubin Kazan in the Europa League. #LFC pic.twitter.com/t7bfOsN1pb
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) October 22, 2015
We’ve been crap at crossing the ball in for about 20 years. Don’t know why the fans are so surprised. #lfc — Gurminder (@GurminderM) October 22, 2015
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