Verdict from Ian Doyle after Liverpool's clash with Tottenham in the Premier League, which saw the Reds lose 2-1 after a last-minute Joel Matip own-goal and Luis Diaz goal that PGMOL admit was wrongly ruled out by VAR
Alisson Becker raced from his goal and grabbed the crestfallen Joel Matip before vigorously embracing his Liverpool team-mate.
And the actions of Darwin Nunez after the final whistle spoke volumes, the striker – who was a non-playing substitute – going over to salute the travelling support before later posting on social media a defiant message stating: “Come on Liverpool, we are together and against everyone.” While there is no conspiracy against Liverpool among officials – their main crime is simply not being very good – the authorities at times don’t help themselves, such as the first-half decision to chalk off a Luis Diaz strike for offside with the game still goalless.
Imagine what Liverpool can achieve when they have a full complement of players on the pitch. Nobody who watched this encounter will believe an improving Tottenham are better placed than Liverpool to challenge at the very least for a top-four berth. Alisson claimed a James Maddison effort from range and the unmarked Richarlison blazed wildly over before, on 36 minutes, the latter got in behind Gomez and crossed low for Heung-Min Son to bundle in from close range.
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