Didi Hamann remains unconvinced as Liverpool get back on track with Ajax win

Liverpool picked up their first win of the Champions League campaign as they beat Ajax 2-1 this evening, but Didi Hamann remains unconvinced.

It was another stop-start performance from the Reds, but Joel Matip's late header gave Jurgen Klopp's men a vital win.

A week on from a 4-1 mauling in Naples, Liverpool looked well short of confidence throughout and Daley Blind had a big chance to put the away side in front late on.

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And while the English side turned in an improved performance and looked more like their old selves, Hamann agreed with Kenny Cunningham's assertion that tonight may only be a 'baby-step,' - albeit one in the right direction.

"I think it's early to say," said Hamann when asked whether tonight could be a turning point in Liverpool's season.

"Certainly a very important three points because, as we've seen in parts confidence was low."

"They had a few opportunities but didn't take them, but they've got to carry on the work that they started tonight."

While a tad underwhelmed, there were still elements of Liverpool's performance which the Champions League winner was pleased with, such as their control over the game. Additionally, Liverpool's danger from set-pieces pleased the RTE pundit.

"Certainly a step in the right direction, set pieces was probably what was different today," Hamann continued.

"Some brilliant corners from Alexander-Arnold and Tsimikas, they're all being put in the right spots."

"They had a few opportunities in the first half and took one late on."

"But yeah, as Kenny said, 'baby-steps, 'I'd probably go along with that."

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