Jamie Carragher took purpose at one Liverpool star, who was “actually poor” in opposition to Sunderland, as Arne Slot‘s aspect endured one other blended night at Anfield.
Liverpool wrestle at Anfield but once more
After victory over West Ham United final weekend, Liverpool regarded to their recreation in opposition to Sunderland as a great probability to make it back-to-back wins within the Premier League and cease the rot. The Black Cats had completely different concepts, nonetheless, and shortly reminded the Reds why they discover themselves within the place they’re in.
In some ways, Chemsdine Talbi’s deflected effort summed up Liverpool’s current fortunes. With the Premier League champions getting into the sport off the again of two Anfield losses, the very last thing they wanted was for Virgil van Dijk’s block to search out the again of Alisson Becker’s web.
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One constructive for Liverpool in current weeks has been the type of Florian Wirtz, although, and in the end the German made his mark within the Premier League. His effort went down as a Nordi Mukiele personal objective, however there is no doubt that one of many summer time’s costliest signings stepped as much as get his aspect stage.
It was removed from a classic show from the champions, however they’re going to at the very least be relieved to keep away from one other defeat. Following victory at West Ham, Slot’s aspect ought to see the Leeds United recreation this weekend as the chance to show the narrative to 2 wins from three video games in the identical week.
That stated, whether or not Alexander Isak performs a component this weekend stays to be seen. The Swede did not observe up from final weekend’s first Premier League objective for the membership and had simply 15 touches, a lot to Carragher’s frustration.
Jamie Carragher slams “actually poor” Alexander Isak
Watching on from commentary, Carragher slammed Isak as “actually poor” and stated that the ahead has no “excuses” for his disappointing type at this stage of the marketing campaign.
“I do know he is not had a pre season however we will not make excuses, we’re in December now, he is been actually poor.” (Carragher)
After smashing their switch document to welcome the £280,000-a-week star, Liverpool have been in dreamland in the summertime. Alas, that dream has rapidly changed into a nightmare for all concerned.
Isak has gone from strike to strike-less at occasions. Liverpool sit eighth and their assault has by no means appeared so toothless below Slot. With Hugo Ekitke additionally struggling to search out the again of the web in current weeks, there is no doubt that the Reds have an attacking downside on their palms.
It would not get any simpler, both. On paper, a visit to a newly promoted aspect needs to be a routine affair, however Liverpool will likely be squaring off in opposition to a Leeds aspect who simply defeated Chelsea.
Earlier than then, Slot merely has to discover a approach to get Isak extra concerned. With simply 15 touches, the Swede was at all times prone to wrestle.
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