Liverpool’s defensive frailties cost them three points in their Champions League match against Sevilla this evening.
The Reds drew 2-2 in their opening group game despite dominating the number of chances.
It’s been said that Liverpool’s defence will cost them in the bid to win the Premier League and have a long run in Europe and that was evident last night.
Poor defending from Dejan Lovren allowed Wissam Ben Yedder to put the visitors ahead in the first half and Joaquin Correa was allowed to run into the Liverpool defence unchallenged to make it 2-2 late on.
Correa’s equaliser came after Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah had given Liverpool a 2-1 lead.
Of course, its not the worst start for Jurgen Klopp and the German will still be confident that he can lead his side out of a group that includes Spartak Moscow and Maribor.
But he would have expected to win a game in which his team had 24 shots.
FIRMINO WAS IN TEARS AT FULL-TIME
Firmino squandered his chance to make it 3-1 minutes before half-time when he missed a penalty.
The Brazilian forward hit the post after Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico dived the wrong way.
And his miss seemed to have an impact for Firmino was spotted in tears at full-time.
Firmino in tears at full time… 😢#LFC pic.twitter.com/GyvpXLXrN5
— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) September 13, 2017
Firmino in tears at the end of the match#LFC #UCL #firmino pic.twitter.com/rmGdE7BW4D
— LFCallSOURCES (@LFCallSOURCES) September 13, 2017
LIVERPOOL FANS REACT
It shows just how much Firmino wanted to win. Check out how Liverpool fans reacted on Twitter.
Love this so so so much, absolute class from firmino, its not on you lad chin up xx https://t.co/OFvsZngOty
— Dooly (@MxSaIah) September 13, 2017
Firmino in tears, he might be weird but atleast he cares
— ☕️ (@TeeSyal) September 13, 2017
Firmino in tears at full time… this passion makes us love Bobby 💪
— Jaden (@JadenP1_) September 13, 2017
True passion 👍 https://t.co/FnwjuaUjGu
— Fabien 👑 (@FriskyFirmino) September 13, 2017
One of those who always plays with passion, gives his all for the team no matter what. Roberto Firmino. pic.twitter.com/NISf3UAyKk
— Marco (@MerseysideMarco) September 13, 2017
I love Firmino. What a player and cares about @LFC greatly. Upset for him but onto the next one Bobby ❤️🔴 #LFC https://t.co/TmROVrWZkI
— MagicMané (@MagicManeLFC) September 13, 2017