Biggest takeaways from Liverpool’s spirited Newcastle comeback

A man down and a goal down with less than a quarter of an hour to go, Liverpool turned the match on its head and snatched victory at the death. It was a stunning turnaround and is a result that could be a springboard for the rest of the season. Here are the biggest things we saw in the comeback.

Darwin Nunez is the hero and he has to start the next match: The powerful and pacey Uruguayan was the definition of a super sub on Sunday. Four minutes after coming on he had already equalized and the comeback was truly on.

His mighty roar after scoring the winner showed the emotions that he has been holding inside during the early stages of the season. If he doesn’t start against Aston Villa, Jurgen Klopp will have some questions to answer.

Liverpool showed the fighting spirit that we haven’t seen in a long time: The hallmark of any big-time comeback requires the team coming together and fighting for a common cause.

Losing your Captain to another questionable Red Card and conceding a sloppy goal while playing in one of the toughest stadiums in England is a recipe for a nightmare day. However, the Liverpool players banded together and did not let Newcastle run away.

There were some lucky breaks like Miguel Almiron striking the post with an effort late on, but the Reds dug deep and found a way.

The makeshift substitutes resulting from Virgil Van Dijk’s red meant the side was not operating the way they had trained all week.

It was a clear mental test but the boys found a new gear of desire and passion and got the result. It truly was remarkable to watch at the end.

A man down, Liverpool’s defense rose to the occasion: Ibou Konate already missed the match with injuries so when Van Dijk was sent off, it looked like things would spiral out of control.

Joe Gomez and Joel Matip became the new defensive pairing in the heart of defense and they did an admirable job holding the fort. It was not a flawless effort as Anthony Gordon was a constant menace until he was taken off.

However, this comeback never happens if Gomez and Matip don’t rise to the moment. It’s not a situation that Klopp will want anymore, but on this day, the lads in the back stood tall for the Reds.

Alisson reaffirms his status as the best keeper in the world: This is very simple. The Brazilian was a key cog in this comeback. His stunning save from a thundering Almiron strike kept things at a 1 goal deficit.

Simply put, his combination of elite ball distribution, shot-stopping and positioning means he has no equal in the world right now. Liverpool should cherish this man.

It was a remarkable match at St. James and the Reds came away with an unexpected 3 points. It took a total team effort and ideally this will bring the boys closer and give them positive vibes going forward. they can draw on in tough moments.