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Wijnaldum: We have to keep believing

The Reds took the lead in the Premier League clash at Anfield, courtesy of a sublime Philippe Coutinho free-kick midway through the first half.

But a brace from Christian Benteke, on his return to the club, secured maximum points for the Eagles and dented the position of Jürgen Klopp’s side in the battle for Champions League qualification.

Wijnaldum rued the manner of the goals conceded by his team, but insisted that Liverpool cannot allow the result to ruin the ambitions he still feels can be realised.

“[As long as] there’s a chance to qualify for the Champions League, we have to believe in it,” the Dutchman told Liverpoolfc.