Talking points: Legendary Gini, fans return, super Sadio and more
Liverpool ended the Premier League campaign in third place after beating Crystal Palace 2-0 in Sunday’s season finale.
Sadio Mane struck twice as the Reds treated the 10,000 fans who returned to Anfield to a crucial win that confirmed their spot in the 2021-22 Champions League.
Here are six talking points to emerge from a memorable afternoon in L4…
A Liverpool legend
If this was to be Georginio Wijnaldum’s final appearance for the club, he was afforded a farewell that befits his status as an Anfield great.
Having captained the Reds to a two-goal lead that made their top-four finish a nigh-on certainty, Wijnaldum was substituted late on as Jürgen Klopp invited the supporters present – who frequently chanted the Dutchman’s name throughout the day – to rise and acclaim him.
That they did, with Wijnaldum receiving a rapturous standing ovation – along with the applause and affection of his teammates – prior to his guard of honour ahead of the squad’s lap of appreciation.
Two-hundred-and-thirty-seven games, 22 goals and four major trophies, all in the space of just five seasons.
“I will be a Liverpool supporter for life,” the No.5 told us post-match.
Gini Wijnaldum: Liverpool legend.
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