Liverpool news: Georginio Wijnaldum lifts lid on Reds' emphatic Spartak Moscow win
LIVERPOOL midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has credited hard work on the training ground for their 7-0 thrashing of Spartak Moscow.
The Reds were in irresistible form as they completed their second seven-goal haul in the Champions League this season.
After seeing off Maribor by the same score two months ago, Jurgen Klopp's side made easy pickings of their Russian opponents.
Goals from Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah, a Sadio Mane brace and Philippe Coutinho hat-trick ensured Jurgen Klopp's side progressed to the knockout stages as group champions.
It is also the seventh time in the last eight games that Liverpool have put more than three goals past their opponents.
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At 3-0 we were a little bit lacking in concentration and made a few mistakes but in the second half we did it good.
And Wijnaldum, who played in a deeper role to allow the forward four to cause havoc at every opportunity, has lifted the lid on why his side were so effective going forward.
"We started well and created chances,” Wijnaldum told BT Sport.
“At 3-0 we were a little bit lacking in concentration and made a few mistakes but in the second half we did it good.
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"That's why we train on the training ground, to create chances for each other.
“We created space for other players."
Liverpool will now be seeded going into the last 16 draw on Monday.
But first the Reds face a Merseyside derby clash with Everton on Sunday (2.15pm).
