Liverpool were once an unstoppable force of energy but now they just look tired 🔎 Analysis by OMyles90 for iPaperSport
. The first half was the TAA show, and not in a good way. In the opening 45 minutes, Alexander-Arnold: aimed an attempted backheel straight out of play, fired a crossfield pass to Andy Robertson into touch, created Palace’s first big chance with a lax backpass and had his pocket picked for their second, both of which were squandered by Jean-Philippe Mateta.
With the scores level 20 minutes from time and Liverpool hunting a winner that would lift them to within four points of fourth-placed Tottenham, Alexander-Arnold was taken off. A supplier of 14 league goals last season deemed expendable and 37-year-old James Milner shifted into his place. Even the most dedicated members of the Naby Keita fan club would have resigned themselves to the fact that the one-time anointed saviour of Liverpool’s midfield is out of time and out of chances. After a bright start, the Guinean’s Anfield career has been on a slow irreversible decline. He was hauled off at the break after committing four fouls and misplacing four of his 20 attempted passes. A £53m signing five years ago will leave for free this summer and no-one will bat an eyelid.
A theme of the night was Liverpool players turning and sprinting towards their own goal after losing possession, leading to pointed fingers, outstretched arms and furrowed brows all round.
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