A 2:15 kickoff versus a very disciplined team is never a good way to spend a Sunday. On a busy Sunday afternoon, Liverpool ventured south to Brighton to face a young squad. After falling behind early, Liverpool leveled the game and gained the lead thanks to Mohamed Salah. A couple vital errors allowed Brighton to level, and the game ended in a draw after 95 minutes. Here are some significant takeaways from the game.
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Liverpool is still in need of a defensive midfielder.
For many years, Fabinho was seen patrolling the midfield and staying deep with the center backs and keepers. Liverpool was playing too much out of the back today and needed a safety net.
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Alexis MacAllister, on the other hand, is a natural center midfielder who dips a little bit.Dominik Szoboszlai
What a player the Reds will have for years to come. After a somewhat sluggish start for Liverpool, he quickly grew into the game. The Hungarian being influential is becoming a regular takeaway point.
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As the game progressed, Liverpool used Szoboszlai’s attacking prowess to their advantage. At 6’2, he is extremely dominant with his work rate and enthusiasm for the club.
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He had a game-high four chances and won the penalty that Salah converted to make it 2-1. He had a fantastic pass to Gravenberch for an easy tap in, but the Dutchman struck the woodwork. While Salah patrols the wide expanses, Szoboszlai rules the center.
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Klopp vs. De Zerbi
Jurgen Klopp is well-known as a football manager.Both goals today came as a result of errors by Mac Allister and Virgil, followed by Andy Robertson allowing the ball to slip through on the set piece and Dunk slotting it in. Liverpool should have comfortably won 2-0 tonight, but the errors multiplied swiftly.
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They couldn’t afford any red cards or injuries today because they were missing two starting players (Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones). Liverpool should be disappointed with their draw in South England despite being up 2-1 after 80 minutes.
