Liverpool’s Champions League ambitions took a severe hit after a disjointed performance resulted in a 2-1 stoppage-time loss to bottom-side Wolves.
Liverpool’s pursuit of a top-four finish suffered a catastrophic blow on Tuesday, as Arne Slot’s side fell to a 2-1 defeat against Premier League basement dwellers Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Despite Mohamed Salah equalizing late in the game, the reigning champions were stunned by a 94th-minute deflected strike from Andre.
The result marks a frustrating setback, with Liverpool failing to capitalize on their recent momentum at Molineux.
Alisson (5/10): Largely untested until the closing stages, his poor clearance preceded the chaotic buildup to Wolves’ winner, leaving him helpless against the final deflection.
Jeremie Frimpong (6/10): Making his first start since January, he offered defensive stability but lacked the final delivery to truly trouble the hosts.
Ibrahima Konate (5/10): Generally composed, yet he was caught out of position during the pivotal moment that allowed Gomes to open the scoring.
Virgil van Dijk (5/10): Despite providing a brilliant early assist, he was surprisingly outmuscled for the opener and missed a significant opportunity to equalize late on.
Milos Kerkez (6/10): Defended his flank efficiently but squandered a golden opportunity to find the net from close range following a scramble in the box.
Ryan Gravenberch (5/10): Struggled to maintain discipline, committing multiple fouls before being substituted at the interval.
Alexis Mac Allister (6/10): An industrious performance; he pressed effectively and found dangerous pockets of space, though he occasionally lacked the strength to hold off challenges.
Dominik Szoboszlai (5/10): While he contributed some key passes after shifting roles, he was caught in possession during the lead-up to Wolves’ dramatic stoppage-time winner.
Mohamed Salah (4/10): Despite finding the back of the net, his overall play was uncharacteristically sloppy, defined by misplaced passes and poor ball control.
Hugo Ekitike (5/10): Displayed flashes of pace but failed to sustain a threat, ultimately failing to contribute significantly to the attack.
Cody Gakpo (4/10): Highly ineffective despite numerous attempts; his evening was compounded by a misplaced touch that inadvertently prevented a teammate from scoring.
Substitutes
Curtis Jones (6/10): Provided an immediate tempo increase, though he missed a sitter from under the crossbar.
Rio Ngumoha (7/10): The most impactful substitute, injecting directness and testing the keeper with several dangerous efforts.
Andy Robertson (6/10): Delivered a composed cameo.
Joe Gomez (6/10): Solid in his defensive duties and unlucky to see the game-winning goal deflect over the keeper.
Federico Chiesa (N/A): Had little time to influence proceedings.