Liverpool news: goalkeeper Alisson Becker has admitted the Reds did not deserve to win the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool drew goalless against Everton in the Merseyside derby, with both teams sharing points. Everton found the back of the net but was ruled offside by VAR.
Both Alisson and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford were impressive in the Merseyside derby, making impressive saves to keep a clean sheet.
Jurgen Klopp’s team have not had the best start to the 22/23 Premier League season, and once again they were not at their best, against Everton.
Liverpool news: Alisson admits the Reds didn’t deserve to win
Speaking after Liverpool and Everton drew 0-0, Alisson admitted that they did not deserve to win the game. “We didn’t win, so the answer is no,” Alisson told Liverpoolfc.com, when asked if Liverpool did enough to win the Merseyside derby.
Alisson also said that Liverpool improved their performance compared to previous games and that they defended well.
He added: “But we did quite well, we improved our performance compared to the last few games, we created chances, so many clear chances. We could have scored but the rival also had their chances.
“We defended well, enough to keep a clean sheet, that is the common goal of the team, we work hard for that. For today we get a point and move on.”
Reds’ third draw of the 22/23 Premier League campaign
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s draw against Everton was the third of the 22/23 Premier League season. They started their league campaign with two consecutive draws. Fulham held them to a 2–2 draw in their first game, while the game against Crystal Palace ended in a 1–1 draw.
Liverpool then suffered their first defeat of the season, losing to Man Utd 2–1 at Old Trafford. The Merseyside side then faced Bournemouth, defeating them 9–0 to secure their first Premier League victory of the season.
Liverpool then overcame Newcastle United, inflicting a 2–1 defeat on the Magpies. Then came the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool currently have nine points from their first six games, with two wins, three draws and one loss.
Meanwhile, Liverpool kick off their 22/23 Champions League campaign with their next game. They face Napoli in a group stage match. Liverpool’s next game in the Premier League is against Wolves, whom they host at Anfield.