Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel believes that Liverpool’s “strong belief” was responsible for their dramatic fightback in last night’s enthralling Europa League quarter-final tie.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Tuchel said: “I can’t explain it. If I could explain it then something logical would have happened.
“If you can explain then you should be able to make a difference.
‘When it became 3-3, everyone believed here. If you have such a strong belief then things happen.
“We had a goal and we did not achieve it. At this level of sport, it’s about winning and we didn’t make it. “
But Tuchel, who has guided the Bundesliga giants to second place in the German league table in an impressive first campaign in charge, remained magnanimous in defeat.
He added: “If things happen then you have to be an honourable loser and congratulations to Liverpool. You take defeat like a champion.
“It was the best first-half; we could have scored more. It should have been enough. We lost control, I don’t know why.”