Liverpool lost for the first time in two months. After PSV's 4-1 sensation at Anfield at the end of November, the Reds had been unbeaten for 13 games. However, the series ended with a 3-2 result away at Bournemouth, and the consecutive draws in the Premier League also came to a halt. This night turned into an unpleasant memory for Arne Slot's team. This is reported by euro-football.runews.
Dominik Szoboszlai was the most noticeable player for Liverpool in the match. However, several key players failed to show their level and made it much easier for the opponent.
Let's briefly discuss the four most criticized players in the Bournemouth vs. Liverpool clash.
Mohamed Salah – 4.0.The return from the Africa Cup was very dull for Salah. Defenders, especially Senesi, easily dispossessed him: he lost all 6 duels. He attempted dribbling twice and lost the ball, and 7 of his passes (attempts) did not reach their target. He couldn't intensify the game, and a pass from a set-piece situation did not change the overall impression.
Alisson – 4.0.The usually reliable goalkeeper appeared sluggish this time: late reactions to episodes, almost no decisive saves. He made only two simple saves from long-range shots. Other shots on target turned into goals. The most painful was misjudging the ball's return, allowing Adli to score the winning goal in the final seconds.
Milosh Kerkez – 3.0.In the first half, Liverpool's defense was completely shaky, but Kerkez was substituted after the break. This seemed logical: he often couldn't keep up with Jimenez's accelerations. In an episode following Hill's pass, the opponent pushed him aside with his body and scored. He couldn't contribute in attacking either: he attempted dribbling twice and lost the ball both times.
Virgil van Dijk – 3.0.Scoring from a corner is noted, but he couldn't fully perform his main defensive duties in this game. Weak in duels, he allowed dangerous situations even in Bournemouth's few attacks. In the first goal episode, he missed the ball while attempting to clear, opening the path for the attack. Panic was evident at the end of the match: he didn't show enough decisiveness in the situation where Adli scored the winning goal. More is usually expected from a player of Van Dijk's caliber.
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