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If ‘ reloaded’ has an early theme, it’s that substitutes matter more than ever. For the second successive away game, Jurgen Klopp could turn to his bench for reinforcements that made a telling difference.

It’s almost like a cheat code: if Liverpool go behind in a game they can simply punch a few buttons and the problem will be solved. Nunez did it with his goals at last month as a late substitute in the 2-1 win.



It’s clear from the graphic below that when Diaz came on to replace the out-of-sorts at half-time Liverpool enjoyed an uplift.



Last season, Klopp only used his full quota of five substitutes on seven occasions and never earlier than the 80th minute.



Perhaps, then, ‘Liverpool reloaded’ should be ‘Liverpool replenished’ because the quality and quantity are setting this side apart.