‘I am so proud of journey’

and European game this season and last, and had just one week off in the summer.

“It is up here,” said the striker, tapping his head. “The tiredness is in the head. But, yes, it is not easy for us to play every single game.

“Winning games and trophies always motivates players. Hopefully we are going to win theWorld Club Cup and give a high energy until the end of the season.”

Liverpool must now also field a strong side in their do-or-die final Champions League group game in Salzburg on December 10 following Wednesday’s draw with Napoli.

WOLVES manager Nuno Espirito Santo was left beaming with pride on his return to Portugal despite Braga’s fightback.

Wolves had to settle for a point in rainswept Braga as the hosts fought back from 3-1 down late on but the draw was enough to take Nuno’s men into the last 32 of the Europa League.

Nuno, who is being linked with Arsenal, said: “It is a good moment. I am very proud – extremely proud. We had 6,000 fans here, which is amazing

and requires a lot of effort from them to come and travel on a night like this. The journey we are on together since the Championship makes us very proud. Can we achieve more? We will try.

“It is the same group of players who are trying to grow and the fans are here, which makes me really happy. The only aspect was the second half, unfortunately, when we made some mistakes that should not happen.”

BRAGA (4-4-2): Eduardo 6; Esgaio 6, Viana 6, Wallace 6 (W Eduardo 58, 6), Sequeira 7; A Horta 7, Fransergio 7, Palhinha 6, R Horta 6 (Fonte 73, 6); Paulinho 7 (Santos 86), Galeno 7. Goals: A Horta 6, Paulinho 64, Fransergio 79.

WOLVES (3-4-3): Patricio 7; Dendoncker 7 Coady 7, Saiss 7; Doherty 7, Neves 7, Moutinho 7, Jonny 7; Traore 8 (Vinagre 75, 6), Jimenez 9 (Neto 70, 6), Jota 7 (Cutrone 80). Goals: Jimenez 13, Doherty 34, Traore 35.