Liverpool equals a resilient club record in a come-from-behind win over Luton Town

Liverpool continues to show their “never give up” mentality despite the adversities as they make the comeback record

Liverpool have shown their strong mentality of never quitting despite facing daunting challenges, creating a comeback record this season. The Reds beat 4-1 Luton Town in the Premier League showdown at Anfield after the visitors went ahead early.

Chiedozie Ogbene scored against the run of play for the Hatters in the 12^th minute to give a surprising lead. Despite the continuous attack from the Reds, Luton managed to keep their lead intact until half-time.

Liverpool demonstrated their moniker of “mentality monsters” by mounting a second-half comeback and asserting dominance in the game. Captain Virgil van Dijk opened the scoreline with a dominant header in the 56^th minute to equalize.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Virgil van Dijk (4) of Liverpool celebrates with team mate Harvey Elliott after he has scored the teams first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Luton Town at Anfield on February 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Virgil van Dijk (4) of Liverpool celebrates with his teammates after he has scored the team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Luton Town at Anfield on February 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

The Reds immediately took the lead from Cody Gakpo’s header in the 58th minute of the game. Alexis Mac Allister earned the assist for both goals, continuing his consistent all-round performance in the midfield.

Liverpool maintained their dominance as Luis Diaz converted a goal in the 71^st minute from Andy Robertson’s assist. The Reds ended the rout with a 90th-minute goal from Harvey Elliott to wrap up a convincing team performance.

Stat-based site OptaJoe used their X account to share that Liverpool have recovered 22 points from losing position this season. It is their joint-most points in a single campaign since they recovered 22 points from losing position in 2008-09.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has built a team that has fluidity, cohesiveness and trust in each other. Klopp has used Academy players as well and they have lived up to the faith shown by the manager.

22 – Liverpool have recovered 22 points from losing positions in the Premier League this season, more than any other side, and their joint-most in a single campaign in the competition (also 22 in 2008-09). Mentality. pic.twitter.com/72wx1DSQXE
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 21, 2024

The Reds are currently facing a serious injury crisis within their ranks, threatening their hard work. They are at the top of the Premier League table, but Manchester City and Arsenal are right behind.

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Furthermore, Liverpool have taken every competition seriously with the ambition of challenging the Quadruple. The road ahead is incredibly challenging, and the Kopites hope that some of the senior team players will return before they face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.