Liverpool fans have been left raving over the performance of midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on social media after he played a surprise starring role in the 5-2 win over Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
The Reds took a huge step towards reaching the final in Kiev this season after thrashing the Italian giants at Anfield, former Roma star Mohamed Salah joined by Roberto Firmino in netting twice, while Sadio Mane also found his way onto the score sheet.
However, the match was somewhat marred by an early, and potentially serious, injury to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, which led to him being substituted for Wijnaldum before the 20 minute mark.
The Dutchman’s arrival seemed to
spark some immediate energy into the Reds as he offered an attacking threat in comparison to central counterparts James Milner and Jordan Henderson – although perhaps should have netted himself with an opportunity from six yards out.
Despite Salah grabbing all the headlines with a brace of both goals and assists, Wijnaldum was also widely heralded by the Liverpool faithful on Twitter, with many crediting his ability to change the game when Jurgen Klopp needed to call on him.
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