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of Liverpool the dreadful 3-0 defeat away to Brighton was deservedly trashed by the media as the Reds’ problems worsened every week.
Jurgen Klopp’s side put in an inexplicably poor performance at the Amex on Saturday afternoon and at the time it was impossible to imagine a top four finish.
Solly March scored a quick double early in the second half and Danny Welbeck also scored, and Liverpool rarely tried to respond.
Here’s how the media analyzed this new dark spectacle.
It really was a shocking performance from Liverpool…
The Telegraph’s Jim White believes the Reds are a shadow of the team they once were:
“Not all news is bad for Liverpool. If this time they got tired of chasing four trophies last season, at least they won’t have such a problem next season.
“This defeat leaves them not only 10 points behind Manchester United in the league, but now that they have dropped to mid-table they are two behind Brighton. And, frankly, no one will be surprised after that.
“This Liverpool team is a shell of the one that recently challenged for the four trophies, one of which was outplayed, outplayed and outmaneuvered by an excellent Brighton team.
“The smile on home coach Roberto De Zerbi’s face as he ran down the touchline when the third goal was scored was absolutely telling.
“Even without a sulky Leandro Trossard scoring a hat-trick in the second leg at Anfield, it was a cake walk.”
Jamie Carragher on Twitter criticized Liverpool’s terrible defending:
Liverpool are as bad defensively as anyone in the Premier League right now. Fortunately, they have the best goalkeeper, which means they are not further down the table. #BHALIV
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 14, 2023
Freddie Keighley of The Mirror worries about how predictable the result is:
“What was particularly worrying about Liverpool was how inferior they were in all aspects.
“The Reds weren’t just sixes and sevens at the back; they were also scrappy in midfield and toothless in attack, where Levi Colville nullified a forward line consisting of Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo, who made his Premier League debut.
Liverpool never looked like forcing their way back into the game to produce a nervy finish and their poor defending showed again in the closing stages when Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez couldn’t deal with the rebound and Danny Welbeck scored for Brighton . third.
“The Reds’ chances of reaching Champions League are slipping away from them at an alarming rate, while the Seagulls may begin to have serious hopes of entering European competitions.
John Bruin of The Guardian thinks this is a new season low for Liverpool:
“After flying so high last season, Liverpool have gone through some disastrous slumps. Defeat to an inspired, excellent Brighton might be the lowest of the low.
“It was a dismal performance from Jurgen Klopp’s team, subservient to a team that has changed gears under Roberto de Derby.
“The fact that their first two goals were scored by Solly March, who joined the club when they were playing in League One, reminded them how far they have come.
“Moises Caicedo and Alexis McAllister combined to dominate midfield for the first time since November 13. McAllister, wearing his World Cup medal, received a standing ovation before the game.
“Both south americans were recently linked with a move to Liverpool, where Klopp opted for old midfield guard Jordan Henderson, Thiago and Fabinho. The former area of great strength has become a serious problem.
GOAL’s Neil Jones was another who was at a loss for the show’s irrelevance:
Liverpool have lost their first two league games in a calendar year for the first time since 1993 and look like a team bereft of belief, ideas and cohesion.
“Their midfield, constantly criticized this campaign, was once again non-existent, their defense could not cope with the constant pressure they were under and a makeshift attack featuring rookie Cody Gakpo on his Premier League debut produced nothing in return. goal threat.
“They obviously have big problems. By the end of the weekend they could be 10 points off the top four and it will take a brave player to back them up to fight back from the position they are in at the moment.”
Klopp deserves some criticism and so do many players…
Liverpool Echo Ian Doyle was confused by Klopp’s decision:
“Definition of insanity? Do the same thing over and over and expect different results.
“Yes, it’s a cliché, but that doesn’t make it any less accurate.” Certainly not in the case of Jurgen Klopp and this increasingly confused Liverpool team.
“The starting line-up, showing just one change – and a forced one at that – from the lucky escape from the FA Cup at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, was asked to suppress a bright Brighton & Hove Albion and revive hopes of reaching the Champions League.
[…]
“Klopp’s misguided faith has been rewarded with a new low in the season, which continues to be highlighted by last May’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, now it’s the end for his team.”
This Is Anfield’s Mark Delgado thinks it’s time to let go of some players:
“Without a doubt it was a terrible team performance in the first half. However, the three players above the rest were again out of order.
“Oxlade-Chamberlain lacking sharpness and missing more than one early challenge; Henderson, a journeyman in midfield, offers nothing in either penalty area; and Joel Matip, who was so often caught up in Kaoru Mitoma’s runs without the ball, Ferguson’s strength and any passing behind him.
“The latter two managed to pass the first ball between them – Matip caught the ball, Henderson wasn’t alert or balanced enough to accept the play or the challenge – but that goal was just the latest in a series of mistakes by the Reds. .
“Henderson, Andy Robertson, Alison, Ibrahim Konate they’ve all done so in recent weeks, adding personality to an appalling lack of cohesion at team level.
“It’s definitely time for the boss to acknowledge and recognize that too many of them are just way below par, right now, if not long term, and remove them without remorse.”
Where the hell do the reds go from here?
Doyle said change simply needs to happen, and quickly:
“Klopp admitted before the game that the inevitable physical and psychological exhaustion from the back four last season had a negative impact on his players.
“They really might have preferred a top-four finish and an early exit from the Champions League if it meant avoiding what has happened since then.
[…]
“Make no mistake, it was unfortunate. Half of the season is still to go, but changes have to happen. Now. Before it’s too late.”
On Twitter, David Lynch focuses on the need for new contracts – this month looks to be Liverpool’s make or break:
Nothing shocking about this result – Brighton are simply a better team than Liverpool. And that’s not going to change without new signings and players returning from injury because Klopp simply isn’t getting over the fact that his current options can’t do what he wants them to.
— David Lynch (@dmlynch) January 14, 2023
of Liverpool the dreadful 3-0 defeat away to Brighton was deservedly trashed by the media as the Reds’ problems worsened every week.
Jurgen Klopp’s side put in an inexplicably poor performance at the Amex on Saturday afternoon and at the time it was impossible to imagine a top four finish.
Solly March scored a quick double early in the second half and Danny Welbeck also scored, and Liverpool rarely tried to respond.
Here’s how the media analyzed this new dark spectacle.
It really was a shocking performance from Liverpool…
The Telegraph’s Jim White believes the Reds are a shadow of the team they once were:
“Not all news is bad for Liverpool. If this time they got tired of chasing four trophies last season, at least they won’t have such a problem next season.
“This defeat leaves them not only 10 points behind Manchester United in the league, but now that they have dropped to mid-table they are two behind Brighton. And, frankly, no one will be surprised after that.
“This Liverpool team is a shell of the one that recently challenged for the four trophies, one of which was outplayed, outplayed and outmaneuvered by an excellent Brighton team.
“The smile on home coach Roberto De Zerbi’s face as he ran down the touchline when the third goal was scored was absolutely telling.
“Even without a sulky Leandro Trossard scoring a hat-trick in the second leg at Anfield, it was a cake walk.”
Jamie Carragher on Twitter criticized Liverpool’s terrible defending:
Liverpool are as bad defensively as anyone in the Premier League right now. Fortunately, they have the best goalkeeper, which means they are not further down the table. #BHALIV
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 14, 2023
Freddie Keighley of The Mirror worries about how predictable the result is:
“What was particularly worrying about Liverpool was how inferior they were in all aspects.
“The Reds weren’t just sixes and sevens at the back; they were also scrappy in midfield and toothless in attack, where Levi Colville nullified a forward line consisting of Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo, who made his Premier League debut.
Liverpool never looked like forcing their way back into the game to produce a nervy finish and their poor defending showed again in the closing stages when Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez couldn’t deal with the rebound and Danny Welbeck scored for Brighton . third.
“The Reds’ chances of reaching Champions League are slipping away from them at an alarming rate, while the Seagulls may begin to have serious hopes of entering European competitions.
John Bruin of The Guardian thinks this is a new season low for Liverpool:
“After flying so high last season, Liverpool have gone through some disastrous slumps. Defeat to an inspired, excellent Brighton might be the lowest of the low.
“It was a dismal performance from Jurgen Klopp’s team, subservient to a team that has changed gears under Roberto de Derby.
“The fact that their first two goals were scored by Solly March, who joined the club when they were playing in League One, reminded them how far they have come.
“Moises Caicedo and Alexis McAllister combined to dominate midfield for the first time since November 13. McAllister, wearing his World Cup medal, received a standing ovation before the game.
“Both south americans were recently linked with a move to Liverpool, where Klopp opted for old midfield guard Jordan Henderson, Thiago and Fabinho. The former area of great strength has become a serious problem.
GOAL’s Neil Jones was another who was at a loss for the show’s irrelevance:
Liverpool have lost their first two league games in a calendar year for the first time since 1993 and look like a team bereft of belief, ideas and cohesion.
“Their midfield, constantly criticized this campaign, was once again non-existent, their defense could not cope with the constant pressure they were under and a makeshift attack featuring rookie Cody Gakpo on his Premier League debut produced nothing in return. goal threat.
“They obviously have big problems. By the end of the weekend they could be 10 points off the top four and it will take a brave player to back them up to fight back from the position they are in at the moment.”
Klopp deserves some criticism and so do many players…
Liverpool Echo Ian Doyle was confused by Klopp’s decision:
“Definition of insanity? Do the same thing over and over and expect different results.
“Yes, it’s a cliché, but that doesn’t make it any less accurate.” Certainly not in the case of Jurgen Klopp and this increasingly confused Liverpool team.
“The starting line-up, showing just one change – and a forced one at that – from the lucky escape from the FA Cup at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, was asked to suppress a bright Brighton & Hove Albion and revive hopes of reaching the Champions League.
[…]
“Klopp’s misguided faith has been rewarded with a new low in the season, which continues to be highlighted by last May’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, now it’s the end for his team.”
This Is Anfield’s Mark Delgado thinks it’s time to let go of some players:
“Without a doubt it was a terrible team performance in the first half. However, the three players above the rest were again out of order.
“Oxlade-Chamberlain lacking sharpness and missing more than one early challenge; Henderson, a journeyman in midfield, offers nothing in either penalty area; and Joel Matip, who was so often caught up in Kaoru Mitoma’s runs without the ball, Ferguson’s strength and any passing behind him.
“The latter two managed to pass the first ball between them – Matip caught the ball, Henderson wasn’t alert or balanced enough to accept the play or the challenge – but that goal was just the latest in a series of mistakes by the Reds. .
“Henderson, Andy Robertson, Alison, Ibrahim Konate they’ve all done so in recent weeks, adding personality to an appalling lack of cohesion at team level.
“It’s definitely time for the boss to acknowledge and recognize that too many of them are just way below par, right now, if not long term, and remove them without remorse.”
Where the hell do the reds go from here?
Doyle said change simply needs to happen, and quickly:
“Klopp admitted before the game that the inevitable physical and psychological exhaustion from the back four last season had a negative impact on his players.
“They really might have preferred a top-four finish and an early exit from the Champions League if it meant avoiding what has happened since then.
[…]
“Make no mistake, it was unfortunate. Half of the season is still to go, but changes have to happen. Now. Before it’s too late.”
On Twitter, David Lynch focuses on the need for new contracts – this month looks to be Liverpool’s make or break:
Nothing shocking about this result – Brighton are simply a better team than Liverpool. And that’s not going to change without new signings and players returning from injury because Klopp simply isn’t getting over the fact that his current options can’t do what he wants them to.
— David Lynch (@dmlynch) January 14, 2023
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