Following a disappointing 3-0 loss to Atalanta, Liverpool aimed to swiftly recover under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp, eager to put the setback behind them.
The unexpected defeat in the Europa League quarter-final first leg witnessed former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca shine.
Changes were made for the subsequent match against Crystal Palace, notably with the return of first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
However, the Reds faced an early setback as they conceded a goal, finding themselves trailing 1-0 when Eberechi Eze capitalized on space inside the area.
Further challenges arose as Jean-Philippe Mateta threatened to extend Palace’s lead, taking advantage of a slip from Virgil van Dijk, reminiscent of Steven Gerrard’s infamous moment.
Mateta found himself one-on-one with Alisson, but an excellent goal-line clearance from Andy Robertson spared Liverpool from further deficit.
Criticism mounted online regarding Van Dijk’s positioning for Eze’s goal, with fans expressing disappointment and questioning his performance. Comments highlighted perceived shortcomings and compared Van Dijk unfavorably to other legendary defenders.
Despite Liverpool’s resilience in previous matches, trailing 1-0 marked a concerning trend, especially with the possibility of extending their winless streak to three games.
The team’s position at the top of the league could be jeopardized, potentially seeing them drop to third place by the end of the weekend’s fixtures.
