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Anfield Anguish: Promoted Sides Defy Liverpool This Season
18 Jan
Summary
- Liverpool has drawn four consecutive league matches at home.
- This season marks the first time Liverpool failed to beat promoted sides.
- Frustration mounts as Van Dijk notes a recent drop in team performance.
Defending champions Liverpool are grappling with a challenging run of form, having recently secured their fourth consecutive league draw at home. The frustration was palpable as fans booed the team at the end of the latest match, a sentiment echoed by captain Virgil van Dijk.
Florian Wirtz's first-half goal was ultimately not enough, as Marcus Edwards netted a second-half equalizer. This result signifies a concerning statistic: it is the first season since 1980-81 that Liverpool has failed to secure a victory against any promoted side at Anfield.
Van Dijk articulated the team's struggles, admitting a lack of consistent performance, particularly after the hour mark. He described the team as having become "sloppy," a recurring issue that needs urgent attention. The team now sits seven points adrift of third-placed Aston Villa, who also hold a game in hand.
