Joel Matip the hero as Liverpool snatch much-needed win against Ajax

Jurgen Klopp's men got their European campaign back on track at Anfield. 

UNLIKELY HERO: Liverpool defender Joel Matip scores his side's second goal at Anfield tonight. Picture: Lindsey Parnaby/AFP via Getty Images

Joel Matip’s dramatic 89th minute header rescued the evening - and possibly the season - for Liverpool at Anfield last night as he presented his team with a much-needed European victory.

Goalline technology was required to prove that his powerful finish, from a Kostas Tsimikas corner, had crossed the line but the unconvincing nature of the win hardly mattered, given what has gone before for Jurgen Klopp’s side this season and on the night.