After Liverpool’s crucial victory over Brighton and Hove Albion, the spotlight turned to a particular player as some fans directed their frustration towards him.
Liverpool entered the match with the opportunity to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League, but Danny Welbeck’s early goal for Brighton left Jurgen Klopp’s team reeling. Despite this setback, a glimmer of hope emerged when Mohamed Salah’s header, skillfully redirected by Luis Diaz, leveled the scoreline in the 27th minute.
Salah remained instrumental in Liverpool’s offensive efforts, netting another crucial goal in the second half, assisted by Alexis Mac Allister in the 65th minute. This pivotal strike secured three vital points for Liverpool, placing them three points ahead of Arsenal and four points clear of Manchester City.
However, amidst the celebration of this triumph, some Liverpool supporters voiced their dissatisfaction with Cody Gakpo, who came on as a substitute for Diaz late in the game.
On various social media platforms, one fan questioned the decision to introduce Gakpo into the game, suggesting Torres as a potential alternative. Another fan criticized Gakpo’s perceived lack of effort, pointing out deficiencies in his defensive contributions.
Yet another supporter went as far as labeling Gakpo as a liability, while concerns were raised about his fitness and decision-making abilities, especially during the closing stages of the match.
During the post-match analysis on Sky Sports, former Manchester United captain Roy Keane praised Mac Allister’s intelligent play and Salah’s clinical finish for the decisive goal.
Now, all eyes turn to the highly anticipated clash between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League, as the title race continues to unfold.