This article contains affiliate links, and we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson didn’t hold back post-match. The Reds trailed after Eberechi Eze’s 14th-minute goal, and that proved defining with both sides proceeding to blow a host of guilt-edged chances.
The Reds were persistently opened up by their visitors but also created ample opportunities to level matters. Darwin Nunez missed the best of them as he somehow blasted straight at Dean Henderson from point-blank range, while Mo Salah and Diogo Jota both blew chances with the goal at their mercy. Robertson duly pulled no punches afterwards, expressing the need for the team to be more clinical in front of goal and improve defensively.
He emphasized the importance of taking advantage of created opportunities, especially during a title race. The Scottish international cited the recent domestic break as a turning point for the team, highlighting a lack of clinical performance in front of the goal. The defeat leaves the Reds two points off new leaders Manchester City, although Arsenal will take that spot by a point if they beat Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.
Despite the frustration in the home crowd and a lackluster first-half performance, Robertson refused to blame the fans, acknowledging the team’s responsibility to cope with pressure. He indicated that the team needs to handle the pressure better, especially considering the quality of players at Liverpool football club. Moving forward, Jurgen Klopp’s side faces a crucial match against Atalanta in the Europa League and a must-win clash against Fulham to keep their fading title hopes alive.