Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was different gravy for Liverpool in the first period of 45 of our Champions League showdown with Atletico Madrid, as the Reds ended the half 1-0 up.
The midfielder notably whipped in the cross to allow Gini Wijnaldum to head home and put the Reds ahead on the night to turn the heat up in the red cauldron.
Anfield had been absolutely bouncing throughout the first half, and the roof nearly blew off when the Dutch international bagged yet another massive goal for Liverpool in Europe.
But it’s Ox that had fans talking after an impressive 45 minutes – some suggesting the former Arsenal man is currently experiencing the best form of his career.
The midfielder is able to add some dynamism in the centre of the park, and can give us a creative spark that we are often lacking when we play a midfield designed for dominating possession.
It was a sensational 45 first half from the whole team, but Liverpool fans took to Twitter in their numbers to gush over Chambo after a standout shift.
Take a look at some of the Tweets we found below:
Ox has been absolutely sensational so far. #LFC
— jack (@allezjm) March 11, 2020
Ox started a bit sloppy and then he kicked on and has been sensational. #LFC
— 𝘼𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 (@AnfieldEffect) March 11, 2020
Gini’s brilliantly header gives us a much deserved lead at the break.
Personally think Trent and Ox have been our best players so far.
Ox looks like he’s going to create chances every time he’s on the ball.
Need to keep it going second half and be even more ruthless. #LFC
— Lewis Barton (@lewisbarton_) March 11, 2020
HT 1-0
1-1 on agg.
Ox best player in the first half.
More of the same in 2nd half hopefully #LFC— Zaid Mir (@zaidmir7) March 11, 2020
Ox and Mo Salah, top top players #LFC
— Nick (@nicky_fizzy) March 11, 2020
OX Chamberlain is a Machine 💪🏼 #LFC
— Chinyere Onukwugha (@cornel_cleo) March 11, 2020
Ox has been brilliant! Playing behind the Athletico press, collecting balls and creating chances. Excellent first half but a massive second half ahead. I need more goals from #LFC and a clean sheet too
— Nana Kwame 🇬🇭 | (@Its_Makesense) March 11, 2020
OX Chamberlain is a Machine 💪🏼 #LFC
— Chinyere Onukwugha (@cornel_cleo) March 11, 2020
Thats a great half by Liverpool.
Created so many chances & that goal changes the way Atl Madrid will think to play.
Ox movement to create his own space for the cross is what you should show young children. Superb. He’s been superb #LFC
— Darwinho (@Dijkinho) March 11, 2020