Reigning English champions Liverpool unexpectedly lost 1-2 to Championship outsider Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 29th round of the Premier League. In the match at the opponent's home, the Merseyside side faced the most painful scenario again - the team conceded a decisive goal in extra time. Andre scored the winning goal for the Wolves in the 90+4th minute.
The meeting took on a dramatic tone. Rodrigue Gomes put the hosts ahead in the 78th minute. Shortly after, Mohamed Salah equalized in the 83rd minute, seemingly bringing Liverpool back into the game. However, the last word was still for the Wolves: Andre's ricochet shot into the goal condemned the visitors to another painful loss.
Most importantly, this is not just one defeat. According to statistics cited by The Guardian and Reuters, Liverpool suffered their fifth Premier League defeat this season due to a winning goal conceded in extra time. This clearly shows how the team's stability problem is worsening in the final minutes.
Previously, the Merseyside side suffered similar defeats in the Premier League after the 90th minute against Manchester City (1:2, Matchday 25), Bournemouth (2:3, Matchday 23), Chelsea (1:2, Matchday 7), and Crystal Palace (1:2, Matchday 6).
For the Arne Slot team, this situation no longer seems like a coincidence. Because this season, Liverpool has dropped points at the last moments several times. Even when the team seems to be playing well, a single episode in the final minutes nullifies all the effort. This aspect has already become the most painful point for the Merseyside team this season.
After this defeat, Liverpool remained with 48 points and put themselves in an even more uncomfortable position in the fight for Champions League qualification. That is, each round will now be under double pressure for the Merseyside team: on the one hand, they need a result, and on the other, they need to overcome their last-minute nervousness.
In short, "Liverpool" has collapsed this season again in a familiar scenario: hard work, late return, and still a bitter blow at the end. If this practice isn't stopped quickly, the crucial part of the season could be even more challenging for the Merseyside club.
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