It was one other forgettable efficiency by Liverpool as their post-title malaise continues, with the media reacting to their 3-2 defeat away to Brighton.
It’s no shock that the Reds have taken their foot off the gasoline since clinching the Premier League title final month, and so they had been off the tempo on the Amex.
Right here’s how the media reacted to Liverpool’s loss on the south coast.
Liverpool had been clearly feeling the results…
The Mail‘s Lewis Steele admired Brighton‘s efficiency, however needed to give attention to Liverpool clearly giving them a serving to hand:
“Many ideas about that recreation however the first one is: Brighton are sensible to look at.
“The actual fact there was nothing driving on it for Liverpool helps, in fact, however they had been fearless on and off the ball. Hope they qualify for Europe.”
Sam Dean of the Telegraph additionally couldn’t ignore the truth that Liverpool have been partying in Ibiza just lately:
“Liverpool are the dominant power of the Premier League however they don’t seem to be but so good that they’ll jet away on sunshine breaks, relaxation 4 of their key gamers and nonetheless defeat an opponent preventing with full dedication for European qualification.
“Not that Arne Slot will care notably, however by the tip of this encounter on the south coast you may inform which crew had spent the final week in Dubai.
“Liverpool got here to play and to get pleasure from themselves, and understandably so, but they met a Brighton facet that got here to win.”
The Guardian‘s Ed Aarons echoed that opinion:
“Arne Slot spent the week partying in Ibiza after guiding Liverpool to their twentieth league title with 4 video games to spare.
“However in opposition to a Brighton crew nonetheless determined to qualify for Europe subsequent season, the Dutchman and his crew had been introduced again right down to earth as Jack Hinshelwood’s late winner along with his first spark off the bench sealed a memorable comeback for Fabian Hurzeler’s facet.
“Liverpool’s gamers would in all probability somewhat have nonetheless been on the seashore in Dubai after their exertions this season.”
And it wasn’t a great night time for Federico Chiesa…
Andy Jones of The Athletic admitted there may be doubt about Chiesa’s future after a reasonably forgettable show:
“It was unlikely he was going to provide a masterclass with little rhythm and his first actual involvement of the sport nearly summed up his efficiency.
“He misplaced his first battle with Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, dropping possession close to his personal space, however then seconds later he fired an inch-perfect ball excessive of the Brighton defence into the trail of Salah.
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It stays to be seen if he’s a Liverpool participant at the beginning of subsequent season, and this efficiency is unlikely to change Slot’s judgment on him – however with the title wrapped up, it was good to see him given his first Premier League begin.”
Federico Chiesa is the primary participant to lose 6 consecutive appearances for Liverpool in all competitions since David Thompson from November to December 1998.
Chiesa had gained all of his first 8 video games for #LFC earlier than this, a joint-club file profitable begin.
— Michael Reid (@michael_reid11) Might 19, 2025
Felix Keith of the Mirror gave a extra damning evaluation of the Italian, although:
“Federico Chiesa needed to wait till the penultimate recreation of the season to be handed his first Premier League begin, and regardless of loads of pleasure from Liverpool followers, it didn’t go properly.
“The Italian was the one summer time signing at the beginning of the marketing campaign however has been a peripheral determine. On this proof, it was apparent why.
“He began at No. 9, with Salah and Gakpo on both facet, however struggled to make an affect earlier than being subbed within the 63rd minute. His small body meant he failed to carry the ball up, whereas there was a disappointing try when issues lastly opened up for him early within the second half.”
