Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was delighted with his side's performance against 1899 Hoffenheim in the first leg of the Champions League play-off as they won 2-1.
Goals from Trent Alexander Arnold and an OG from Havard Nordtveit gave the Reds a 2-0 lead before a late strike from Mark Uth gave the German side some hope ahead of the second leg at Anfield.
Klopp told BT Sport: "We had more chances to close the game earlier but I prefer to win 2-1 than 1-0. Hoffenheim had a specific plan to play and they we defended really well. Then they started playing diagonal balls and we gambled a little bit too much on the wing so left Trent Alexander Arnold and Alberto on their own a few times.
"When we played football we found the spaces inbetween and created some wonderful chances. There were a few harsh tackles from the other side to interrupt the game but if you told me before the game we'd win 2-1 then good."
Klopp paid tribute to youngster Alexander Arnold saying: "He only plays because he's good. Offensively he's nice to watch and defensively he has space to improve. I am looking forward to another European night at Anfield. Hoffenheim are really difficult to play against because they have a plan and do it. It was good tonight, not perfect but good."
