“Even VAR couldn’t save Liverpool” “Got exactly what we deserved“ – Fans react to FA Cup exit

January 27, 2018
Ben Twelves

Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup after a dreadful 3-2 defeat against West Brom at Anfield, leaving Reds supporters extremely unimpressed.

Liverpool 2–3 West Brom

FA Cup Fourth Round, Anfield
January 27, 2018

Goals: Firmino 5’, Salah 78’ ; Rodrigues 7’, 11’, Dawson 45+2’,

Liverpool suffered a second straight defeat to exit the famous cup competition at the round four stage for the second season running.

It was an electric first 11 minutes as Roberto Firmino put the Reds ahead with a delightful chip, but Jay Rodrigues levelled just 68 seconds later before tapping in to make it 2-1.

VAR historically prevented West Brom making it 3-1 as Craig Dawson’s header was ruled out, and the video system then almost claimed an assist by awarding the Reds a penalty on review which Firmino missed.

It was soon 3-1 though, as Dawson volleyed into the far corner in first-half stoppage time to compound a farcical opening 45 minutes.

Mohamed Salah pulled one back with 12 minutes to go, scoring his first ever FA Cup goal and 25th of the season to set up a grand slam finish, but the Baggies held on to eliminate the Reds.

Here’s how supporters reacted to a chaotic but ultimately poor night at Anfield across social media and on our forums.

As expected, the impact of VAR was heavily discussed and majority of reviews were not positive

Dogshit that and even though it benefited us if that VAR comes into footy then it’s completely finished. Just added to an already grim evening

— Kevin Dickinson (@kev_dicko) January 27, 2018

Even VAR couldn't save Liverpool. FFS. ?

— GaGs (@GagsTandon) January 27, 2018

https://twitter.com/Ben__Snook/status/957370719897350144

Martin Skrtel wouldn’t have survived VAR.

— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) January 27, 2018

Our best player tonight was VAR # shambles

— thewilsons (@thewilsons31) January 27, 2018

https://twitter.com/SamiYounis7/status/957372028331360256

Liverpool’s lack of defensive quality and squad depth was discussed, as fans called for signings before the transfer window shuts

https://twitter.com/LFCHistoryShow/status/957370938156290048

We either need to add creativity to this midfield so we aren't relying on crosses or sign someone who can get onto the end of them. All too predictable as is.

— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) January 27, 2018

Questions whether squad is strong enough.

First team all over the shop. Front 3 haven't created enough. Midfield so so poor. Defensively a mess as usual. Big problems

— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) January 27, 2018

https://twitter.com/KeithGray1981/status/957371454504472576

https://twitter.com/FalseFirmino/status/957368741683228672

https://twitter.com/stehoare/status/957369323487711232

Mignolet & Moreno not good enough. Midfield with Can, Gini and Ox not good enough. Substitute strikers Ings and Solanke not good enough. All need to be adressed. None will thus January. All teams in top 6 have strengthened or will. Big issues.

— Paul Grech (@paul_grech) January 27, 2018

“Lot of clearing to be done. Too many average players”
– IndianScouser on the forums

https://twitter.com/Green_Scouser/status/957370342237974528

Matip and Wijnaldum aren’t good enough to start for Liverpool, yet do consistently due to lack of quality in the squad challenging their positions.

— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) January 27, 2018

We need a clear out in the summer. Time to get rid a lot of deadwood off which has stayed a lot in our club. Can, Mignolet, Matip can all go first.

— Samuel (@SamueILFC) January 27, 2018

Don't think Klopp has managed the goalkeeping situation very well, to be honest. Mignolet clearly had no confidence at all tonight

— Paul (@pclfc8) January 27, 2018

And fans were extremely frustrated with the result as the Reds saw the last realistic chance of silverware pass by

https://twitter.com/KopJaffer_LFC/status/957367898875580416

Got exactly what we deserved. Not good enough for LFC.

— kop in full voice (@LFC_Bantz) January 27, 2018

We can blame individual performances. But sadly, we were beaten tactically….. again

— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) January 27, 2018

https://twitter.com/IndigoLFC/status/957368213012205568

Beat the best team in the league
Lose at the worst
Lose at Anfield to the second worst

— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) January 27, 2018

“embarrassing performance by well everyone really.. including the manager”
– Stevee on the forums

Well. Shite is too good a word.

— Liverpool Room (@LiverpoolRoom) January 27, 2018

https://twitter.com/FalseFirmino/status/957368451512795136

“Got exactly what we deserved from that game, which is absolutely nothing. Even a draw would have been papering over the cracks. “
– MikeOscar on the forums