Joel Matip showcased years of defensive experience with his latest contribution on the pitch for Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp was left applauding the Cameroonian after fooling his opponent into running the ball out of play with a sliding challenge that didn’t attempt to steal possession, as was relayed on X by the Echo’s Ian Doyle.
It’s moments like these that continue to prove the former Schalke man’s ongoing worth to this side.
He’s certainly been more than impressive following a season that had many questioning his Anfield future.
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