Harvey Elliott's exquisite goal gave struggling Liverpool a 1-0 victory against Wolves in Tuesday's FA Cup third-round replay, and Jurgen Klopp said he received the response.
After losing their most recent two Premier League games in dismal ways at Brighton and Brentford, Klopp's team received harsh criticism.
However, Elliott's outstanding long-range goal in the opening period at Molineux gave the team their much-needed first triumph in four games across all competitions.
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Ironically, Liverpool will have to travel back to Brighton in the fourth round after defeating Wolves.
Harvey Elliot scores against the Wolves in their FA clash to go to the next level.
Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah were among those left out, but Liverpool's backup players were up to the task.
Wolves drew 2-2 at Anfield to force a replay, but Julen Lopetegui's team was incensed when Toti's potential game-winning goal was never to count for offside in the dying moments.
Despite a spirited start in which Adama Traore's cross was headed narrowly wide by Raul Jimenez, they could not capitalize on their opportunity to get revenge for that injustice.
In the 13th minute, Eliott produced the game's first goal magnificently.
This season, Klopp's midfield is as old and past its prime.
However, the 19-year-old Elliott offers optimism for the future. He demonstrated this by sprinting unopposed from the halfway line and then launching an excellent shot over Jose Sa from 25 yards.