Liverpool once again failed to perform at their best against Brighton at Anfield yesterday and not many Reds fans will be complaining about splitting the spoils.
Although the Seagulls played well, Jurgen Klopp’s side were too passive in their pressure and the visitors moved up the pitch and tested Alisson Becker too easily on several occasions.
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Leandro Trossard scored a hat trick and stole the show on another disappointing evening for the Merseysiders.
In the build-up to their third goal within the last 10 minutes, the way the South Coast team was allowed to dictate the game and almost play off our players is hard to watch.
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Roberto De Zerbi’s team had too much time on the ball and a short 30-second clip showing Trossard’s goal setup emphasizes how we simply aren’t performing well enough defensively.
Hard work is required on the training ground to ensure that no other side has such an easy time calving through us.
We host Rangers in the Champions League on Tuesday and, not for the first time this season, a big reaction is needed.
Check out the clip below via @TheAnfieldTalk on Twitter:
So poor. #LFC pic.twitter.com/gNgFO6Tche
— The Anfield Talk (@TheAnfieldTalk) October 1, 2022
Liverpool’s big problem may already have been resolved after Merson noted the international break advantage.
