“That’s Unacceptable”: Alisson Becker Explodes at Star Teammate After Five Missed Sitters Cost Liverpool
LONDON – It is rare to see the calmest man in Anfield lose his cool, but the 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday finally pushed Alisson Becker over the edge. While much of the post-match talk focused on VAR drama and defensive lapses, Liverpool’s legendary goalkeeper turned the spotlight on the other end of the pitch with a scathing critique of a “wasteful” attack.
In a stunning post-match outburst, Alisson reportedly singled out one teammate for squandering a staggering five clear-cut chances that would have buried Fulham long before the 97th-minute equalizer.
> “I’ve lost count of the clear chances he missed yesterday,” Alisson reportedly fumed to the press. “As a professional, that’s unacceptable. If not for him, we’d be right in the title race by now.”
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The Five Missed Sitters: A Nightmare in West London
While Alisson didn’t explicitly name the player in the heat of the moment, the match data points a glaring finger at Darwin Núñez, who endured a statistical horror show in front of goal. The Uruguayan forward found himself in world-class positions throughout the 90 minutes, only to be betrayed by his finishing.
The “What If” Timeline:
* 12’: A 1-on-1 saved by Bernd Leno after a pinpoint 60-yard pass from Alisson himself.
* 34’: A free header from six yards out that clipped the top of the crossbar.
* 48’: A sliced shot into the stands with an open goal gaping.
* 72’: A weak effort straight at the keeper after rounding the defender.
* 88’: A failure to connect with a low cross across the face of the goal.
The “Title Race” Reality Check
Alisson’s frustration stems from the brutal mathematics of the Premier League table. With Arsenal currently 14 points clear, Liverpool’s path to the trophy requires near-perfection.
“We do our job at the back to keep us in the game, but when you have five golden opportunities and score zero of them, you are killing the team,” a source close to the dressing room whispered.
Comparison: Clinical vs. Wasteful
| Player | Big Chances | Goals | Expected Goals (xG) |
|—|—|—|—|
| Darwin Núñez | 5 | 0 | 2.84 |
| Florian Wirtz | 1 | 1 | 0.45 |
| Cody Gakpo | 1 | 1 | 0.52 |
A Divided Dressing Room?
This public blasting by Alisson marks a significant shift in the squad dynamic. Under Arne Slot, the “protection” of struggling players seems to have been replaced by a demand for elite accountability. With Mohamed Salah away at AFCON and Alexander Isak in the treatment room, the pressure on the remaining forwards is immense—and Alisson clearly feels that pressure isn’t being met with production.
The big question now is whether Slot will heed Alisson’s frustration and bench the underperforming star for the upcoming clash against Chelsea, or if he will stick by the man who keeps getting into the right positions, despite the “unacceptable” finishing.
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