Liverpool blew a three-goal half-tiime lead to draw 3-3 with Sevilla on Tuesday night, and Reds supporters were left furious after a spineless second-half performance.
Sevilla 3-3 Liverpool
Champions League, Anfield
November 21, 2017
Goals: Firmino (2′ & 30), Mane (22′); Ben Yedder (51′ & 60′), Pizarro (90′)
Roberto Firmino got Liverpool off to a perfect start with just 88 seconds played, and Sadio Mane‘s sublime header made it 2-0 shortly after.
Firmino’s second of the night made it three before the interval, and it looked as though Jurgen Klopp‘s were cruising towards Champions League knockout stage qualification.
However, Sevilla produced a spirited comeback with two Ben Yedder goals, with plenty of help from Alberto Moreno, made it 3-2.
Just as it looked as though Liverpool had held on, Guido Pizarro equalised in the 93rd minute to earn the hosts the most unlikely point.
Here’s how supporters reacted to Liverpool’s draw against the La Liga outfit on Facebook, Twitter and our forums.
Klopp made just one change to the side that beat Southampton 3-0 on Saturday, with Emre Can once again left on the substitutes’ bench……
Emre is done at LFC.
— L4 (@L4Kop10) November 21, 2017
When Emre Can is left out, the reaction from his admirers is bordering on hysterical.
He’s not Gerrard, lads!
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) November 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/S_____B_____/status/933046989935300609
“Aggressive by Klopp. I thought Can would come in to add some muscle in midfield away from home. But looks like Klopp is going for it.”
–Bilal Zaidi on Facebook:
we talking about whether Emre Can's getting left out because of his contract situation yet or not
— nate (@natefc) November 21, 2017
Firmino finished from a tight angle with kick-off still fresh in supporters’ memories……
https://twitter.com/joel_archie/status/933059310732668928
The false nine doing REAL NINE BITS
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) November 21, 2017
“That’ll do nicely ….. get in Bobby!”
– Peter Roberts on our forums
That's 4 goals from corners we've scored in the past 5 games now.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) November 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/_lfcleanne/status/933059866578612225
Loris Karius made a superb save to deny former Man City winger Nolito, and supporters were left impressed……
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/933063502499106816
Karius ??
— Kauser Soze (@NinaKauser) November 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/5liveSport/status/933063675312734210
WHAT A SAVE KARIUS!!!!!!
— Paul (Maych) Machin (@ThePaulMachin) November 21, 2017
Mane doubled the lead, as Liverpool scored from a corner yet again. It hasn’t been their strong point for a long time……
Liverpool have scored from a corner again. Surreal.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) November 21, 2017
Set-piece kings.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) November 21, 2017
Cornerpool
— Ste Davies (@StevenD1977) November 21, 2017
“2 goals from a corner. Thought I was watching Liverpool?”
– shankly96 on our forums.
Two corners
Two goals pic.twitter.com/et7JiiooTM— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) November 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/Oliver__Bond/status/933064806080401410
Great tribute to set-piece king Tony Pulis’ by LFC so far…
— Chris Bascombe (@_ChrisBascombe) November 21, 2017
It was soon 3-0, and the fans were in dreamland……
#LFC 3-0 up in Seville inside half an hour. Firmino again. Remarkable stuff. Sevilla just can't handle the pace of that front line
— Oliver Kay (@OliverKay) November 21, 2017
Sevilla 25 unbeaten at home and not beaten here for a year……being dismantled
— John Bradley (@jbradleymedia) November 21, 2017
“Where are all the Firmino haters now?!!! Great team effort!!!!!”
– Wai Chung Kan on Facebook.
Norbert's rampant Reds
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) November 21, 2017
Yep, we’ve hit form.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) November 21, 2017
Ben Yedder pulled a goal back, and supporters were left unimpressed by the foul Moreno committed in the lead-up to the goal……
MORENO will always be a clown #LFC
— TheLiverword (@theliverword) November 21, 2017
Not having the Moreno hype
— hewonitfrombrock (@wonitfrombrock) November 21, 2017
Ah. The Moreno self-destruct button is back. Pointless free kick, then fail to defend it. #SEVLIV
— Sam Munnery (@SamMunnery) November 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/_lfcleanne/status/933076555110211585
Moreno then conceded a penalty which Ben Yedder scored, as the Spaniard lost his head at his former ground……
Christ. Just get him off.
— Sam Munnery (@SamMunnery) November 21, 2017
Moreno ffs again.
— Red (@TaintlessRed) November 21, 2017
What a mess this is. Heads have gone, not just Moreno's. No game management being shown.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) November 21, 2017
Fair to say the Moreno haters will be out in full force tonight. He’s had a mare. Still had a great season prior to tonight, though. #LFC
— And Could He Play (@andcouldheplay7) November 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/Liddellpool/status/933079455521820672
Pizarro’s late strike caused much anger, as Liverpool threw away two points in rather pathetic fashion……
We'll still finish top of the group, but what a shocker of a second-half that was. Every single one of those players culpable. A complete lack of game management.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) November 21, 2017
I hate them all of them
— Ian Ryan (@Ian1892T) November 21, 2017
Well I hope there's some serious arse kicking going on in the Reds' dressing room. That second half capitulation is unforgivable. 3 entirely preventable goals. Shocker!
— Jeff Goulding (@ShanklysBoys1) November 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/ViewOfTheKop_/status/933088428790616064
“Feels like a loss this. Can’t believe how naive we were in the second half. Didn’t calm it all down and encouraged them to come on. Kept Moreno on too long and stopped pressing in midfield.”
– theres always tomorrow on our forums.
Absolutely spineless performance from Henderson today, really disappointing, especially for the captain on the side.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) November 21, 2017
The impression remains that as much, if not more than, a central defender (or two), Liverpool could do with a midfielder who doesn’t solve problems by running at them.
— Rory Smith (@RorySmith) November 21, 2017
Only good when the going is good this team
— hewonitfrombrock (@wonitfrombrock) November 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/stehoare/status/933089747039166464
