Liverpool’s inability to maintain pressure on Arsenal and Manchester City was evident today as they settled for a draw against West Ham United.
In a match that mirrored their recent performances, Liverpool failed to find their usual rhythm under Jurgen Klopp’s leadership and struggled to capitalize on their lead or secure a victory.
Goals from Andy Robertson and an own goal by the Hammers’ goalkeeper initially appeared to set the Reds on course for a morale-boosting win.
However, Michail Antonio equalized, and neither team managed to score again.
For Liverpool, it was another frustrating performance, with several key players failing to deliver when it counted most.
Despite controlling the midfield for the most part, Liverpool faced criticism from Jamie Carragher regarding the performance of one of their midfielders.
Jamie Carragher was not impressed with Alexis Mac Allister’s performance
Former Liverpool defender Carragher took to social media platform X (formally Twitter) to comment on the game, specifically mentioning midfielder Alexis Mac Allister’s performance.
He posted: “McCallister is very similar to Thiago, quality on the ball but just can’t help giving free kicks away!”
While Carragher acknowledges the £35 million midfielder’s quality, he highlights a significant flaw in his game: giving away free-kicks.
Liverpool’s hopes for the title are now slim, with their recent performance indicating a lack of momentum at a crucial juncture. The unnecessary free-kicks conceded by Mac Allister today epitomize their recent struggles.
Jurgen Klopp’s final season in charge has ended in disappointment, transitioning from involvement in multiple competitions to only securing one trophy, with no chance in the others.
Mac Allister, in his debut season at Liverpool, will undoubtedly learn and develop. However, as Carragher suggests, he must address this aspect of his game and prioritize influencing the game positively from midfield.
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