Liverpool star Alisson Becker has been slammed for his complacent second throughout the first half of right this moment’s Premier League conflict in opposition to West Ham.
Regardless of the Reds cruising at Anfield, the Brazilian’s lapse in focus practically gifted the Hammers a lifeline in a match that is still delicately poised.
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West Ham struggled with Liverpool’s set-pieces, with Hugo Ekitike opening the scoring and it wasn’t lengthy earlier than Dominik Szoboszlai whipped a nook into the center of the field for Virgil van Dijk to expertly information dwelling for 2-0.
The spotlight of the half arrived simply earlier than the interval, as Alexis Mac Allister met Ekitike’s lay-off with a sensational first-time volley to make it 3-0.
Stephen Warnock slams Alisson Becker
Regardless of the comfy scoreline, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock was left aggravated at a second of insanity from Alisson Becker whereas the Reds had been 2-0 up.
The goalkeeper, typically the hero for Liverpool, performed a go straight to Jarrod Bowen inside his personal penalty space.
Luckily for the hosts, the West Ham skipper was so stunned by the reward that the ball bounced off him and again into Alisson’s grateful arms.
Talking on BBC Radio 5 Dwell, he stated: “So complacent from Alisson. He thought it was a easy go and it was far too lazy and relaxed.”
Liverpool will want to verify to see off the win
The hazard of such complacency turned evident shortly after the restart. West Ham pulled one again early within the second half by way of Tomas Soucek, making the rating 3-1 and injecting sudden rigidity into the stadium.
And whereas Cody Gakpo restored the three purpose lead within the seventieth minute, West Ham made it 4-2 simply 5 minutes later, with Castellanos scoring from a set-piece this time, establishing a nervy end to the sport.
Liverpool have thrown away leads a number of occasions this season, and Arne Slot’s males must see out the sport neatly to keep away from one other slip-up.
With the race for the highest 4 intensifying as we head into March, the Reds can’t afford to let their focus waver if they’re to salvage their season with a Champions League spot.
