A lack of quality and endeavour hallmarked Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat away to Leicester City on Tuesday night, proving an all-round disappointment.
Leicester City 2- Liverpool
Premier League – King Power Stadium – Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Goals: Vardy 60′, 71′
Liverpool’s Tuesday night trip to the King Power Stadium saw Jurgen Klopp‘s side look to firmly establish themselves in the race for the Premier League‘s top four.
After a dull 0-0 draw against West Ham United in the FA Cup on Saturday evening, supporters were hoping for a more effective performance from a strong Reds lineup against the league leaders.
Klopp made eight changes to the side that were held by the Hammers at Anfield, with much of this week’s pre-match ire aimed at the omission of an in-form Joe Allen.
I think Joe Allen can count himself unlucky to not start tonight but anyway up the Reds!!
— Nicola (@nikic2019) February 2, 2016
Joe Allen must be thinking what's it gotta take to get into the starting XI
— Luke Robinson (@LukeRobboLFC78) February 2, 2016
No idea how Milner & Lucas start ahead of the man in form Joe Allen.
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) February 2, 2016
We're happy to see Lovren start.
Gutted to not see Joe Allen start.
Can you imagine us saying that a few months ago?
Madness.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) February 2, 2016
Joe Allen unfortunate not to start but given he played the full 90 vs West Ham it's not much of a surprise. #LFC
— Sam Drury (@SamDrury11) February 2, 2016
But including the impressive Roberto Firmino in an attack-minded 4-2-3-1, Klopp will have hoped for a strong display, but it was Leicester who enjoyed the best of the chances in the opening stages, with Simon Mignolet forced to claw a Shinji Okazaki header over the bar.
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/694609624549494784
Strong save by Mignolet, but how about not losing the ball in midfield against the best counter-attacking team in England?
— Oliver Zesiger (@aulit_z) February 2, 2016
Tremendous Mignolet!
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) February 2, 2016
With Klopp having fielded a relatively plain attacking midfield of James Milner, Adam Lallana and Jordan Henderson, the Reds struggled to connect in the final third.
Plenty of industry. Not enough quality.
— Jason Roberts (@JaseRoberts_) February 2, 2016
Liverpool doing lots of stuff right, just not quite working out so far.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) February 2, 2016
Mignolet was drawn into action once again in the second half, making a great fingertip save to deny Mahrez.
What a fantastic save by Mignolet. I thought that was going straight in.
— Luke (@LFCLuke95) February 2, 2016
Great save by Migs
— Kauser Soze (@NinaKauser) February 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/WillTomlinson27/status/694616630748405761
Liverpool had a great opportunity to punish Leicester on the counter as Firmino played in Alberto Moreno on the left, but the Spaniard skied his cross in the stands, squandering the Reds’ best move of the half.
Moreno is just so dumb
— Dinesh Kumar (@DHardayal) February 2, 2016
I think I just saw Moreno check in for a throw-in on the right flank. His head's gone.
— Colin Spreag (@ColinSpreag) February 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/beccaparry10/status/694617765634777091
With the scores level at half-time, and Leicester looking the most likely to seal victory, apathy ran through Merseyside.
This #LFC team is so one paced, there is literally nobody that can up the tempo like Gerrard in his pomp or Suarez. Pedestrian.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) February 2, 2016
Our ability to create nothing from promising situations has been the only consistent thing about us this season. Moreno in particular
— Stephen Evans (@StephenEvans75) February 2, 2016
Despite a bright start for the Reds, Leicester‘s countercharge proved too strong, and with the ball on the bounce as the Foxes pushed forward, Jamie Vardy fired an incredible strike beyond Mignolet from 25 yards.
Supporters couldn’t help but admire the England forward’s finish.
What a goal. Sadly.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) February 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/beccaparry10/status/694626886522146816
Yes, that's what Liverpool concede. Of course it is.
— Colin Spreag (@ColinSpreag) February 2, 2016
If #lfc are going to lose, always make it to a goal like that.
— David Phillips (@lovefutebol) February 2, 2016
It didn’t take long for Vardy to make it two, lifting the ball over Mignolet from close range with both Moreno and Mamadou Sakho failing to deal with Leicester‘s right-sided buildup.
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/694630011945533441
I'm glad Jurgen Klopp doesn't *really* think this squad is anywhere near good enough for #LFC.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) February 2, 2016
Cup treble it is then! Can't wait for it. #LFC
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) February 2, 2016
Look on the bright side – Leicester are showing how one good summer can transform everything. #LFC.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) February 2, 2016
This proved to be decisive, as with the Reds’ confidence draining a buoyant King Power saw out a disappointing 2-0 defeat.
No use repeating, we all know what the problem is. Just have to hope for a fit Sturridge, Origi, Ings, and wait for the summer transfers.
— Angry Bosnian Fan (@AngryBosnianFan) February 2, 2016
I think our reserves are better than our first team…. Start Brannagan please #LFC
— Jack Williams (@JLWi11iams) February 2, 2016
No class in our team. So many average players. Wasn't a bad performance, controlled the game but what's the point?
— Dinesh Kumar (@DHardayal) February 2, 2016
Sakho and Can are two of my favourite players but both fortunate to be starting games just now. Stinking the place out regularly.
— Aaron Cutler (@aaron_cutler) February 2, 2016
How much money spent assembling this squad?
— Jason Roberts (@JaseRoberts_) February 2, 2016
Worst thing of (a very bad) night was the absolute lack of fight after Leicester goal. No belief. Not fit to wear the shirt most of them.
— Paul Grech (@paul_grech) February 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/694635951906250752
Liverpool now turn their heads toward Saturday’s clash at home to Sunderland, a fixture that Klopp should expect his side to dominate—but on Tuesday night’s form, the Black Cats could enjoy themselves at Anfield.
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