Alexander-Arnold was one of the Liverpool players who underperformed in a surprising loss to Everton, marking Everton’s first victory over Liverpool at Goodison Park in over 13 years. Scoring the goals for Everton were Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, securing their safety from relegation. Calvert-Lewin’s second-half header left fans questioning Alexander-Arnold’s defensive performance, as he failed to effectively defend against the striker’s goal. Klopp admitted that his players knew where the ball was going during set-pieces, offering no excuse for conceding the goal.
Video footage revealed Alexander-Arnold’s weak attempt to defend Everton’s second goal. Calvert-Lewin’s unmarked charge to the back post and Alexander-Arnold’s feeble challenge highlighted the right-back’s struggle to thwart the goal. Despite attempting to push Calvert-Lewin to disrupt his jump, the Everton star successfully headed the ball into Liverpool’s net. Klopp acknowledged the team’s poor defensive performance, expressing that they could have defended better.
Additionally, captain Virgil van Dijk questioned the team’s commitment to winning the league, reflecting on whether they had given their best effort.