Liverpool blew a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at Southampton on Sunday, and we bring you the best social media reaction from during and after the game.
A horrific afternoon down south was going so well for much of the afternoon, but it ended in horrible fashion for Jurgen Klopp and his side.
Philippe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge both scored to see the Reds race into a 2-0 first-half lead, but it all went wrong when Martin Skrtel replaced Dejan Lovren at half-time.
Despite Simon Mignolet saving Sadio Mane‘s penalty, the Southampton substitute scored twice and Graziano Pelle also found the net, as the Saints stunned Liverpool late in the day.
It was an afternoon that surely saw the Reds’ top-four hopes extinguished, and was a defeat that really hurt. It started off so well, too.
Jon Flanagan was named captain, and supporters reacted with great joy:
Captain Flanno!https://t.co/foAj77moV0
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) March 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/Kloppholic/status/711532010746060801
https://twitter.com/ScouseLFC88/status/711535713704091649
https://twitter.com/Ste_Halliwell11/status/711533649469050880
https://twitter.com/Mr_CallumWright/status/711531328488005633
Was totally disengaging from this match before the Flanno news. Now feels like the biggest since Athens.
— Steve Graves (@steve_graves) March 20, 2016
Coutinho and Sturridge put the Reds in total control early on:
WHAT A GOAL AGAIN!
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) March 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/TheKop/status/711549995988688898
Coutinho scores a screamer at St Mary's. Standard.
— Richard Brereton (@RichardBrer) March 20, 2016
This football stuff is pretty enjoyable
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) March 20, 2016
norwegian wood on the forum:
Studge! Lovely finish, pulls the trigger extremely quickly there – as he does.
Really swift attack that. Out of trouble, down the line, good run by Origi. Very nice.
There is nothing faster than Sturridge's left peg
— hewonitfrombrock (@wonitfrombrock) March 20, 2016
WE'RE RAMPANT
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) March 20, 2016
That's a stunning counter. Coutinho down the left to Origi who surges forward and unselfishly lays it off to Sturridge. Finish was emphatic
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) March 20, 2016
Danny boy!! Adding another few hundred thousand to the selling price ?
— ML (@FootyML) March 20, 2016
Oh man, that was just devastating counter attacking. What a goal that was. Stunning.
— The Liverpool Way (@theliverpoolway) March 20, 2016
It was a magnificent opening 45 minutes from Klopp’s men, and they were deservedly lauded at the interval:
Half time. 2-0. Great performance so far. Look like a serious threat going forward and comfortable in defence. #LFC
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) March 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/beccaparry10/status/711557824648749056
That was a magnificent opening 45 minutes. More of the same please #LFC
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) March 20, 2016
RJK on the forum:
Good half. Open game. Thankfully the ref saw their penalty for what it was. On recent displays, I’d back Joe to keep his place. Played much better than what we’ve seen from Henderson of late.
theres always tomorrow on the forum:
Good first half for us. Could have been 5-0 but for a bit of luck. Can’t complain too much.
Allen > Henderson this season.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) March 20, 2016
No Pyro No Party. pic.twitter.com/Tm7jG9eTlO
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) March 20, 2016
Deja Vu pic.twitter.com/SUZj7A45YY
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) March 20, 2016
Then it all went horribly wrong, however, with the fans almost solely blaming Skrtel:
In Martin Skrtel's last 86 minutes on the pitch, the score is #LFC 0, Watford & Southampton 5
But I'm sure it's just a coincidence— DanKennett.bsky.social (@DanKennett) March 20, 2016
What just happened? Skrtel clearly wasn't ready for that game.
— Paul Grech (@paul_grech) March 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/paul_tomkins/status/711575098961104896
Some impact from Skrtel that.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) March 20, 2016
Hope in your heart on the forum:
The players have no-one else but themselves to blame for this. Shocking mid-table mentality.
Decision to bring Skrtel on ahead of Toure an odd one & that, along with numerous missed chances, cost us. #LFC
— Sam Drury (@SamDrury11) March 20, 2016
Skrtel has no place here anymore. We don't tackle like that anymore (penalty) or dive in.
— Karl (@TheCenci) March 20, 2016
LFC conceded as many goals in one half with Skrtel in the team than in their previous 795 minutes without him, plus he gave away a penalty.
— Joe Musker (@JoeMusker_) March 20, 2016
Expecting #Klopp to take responsibility for that. It's his style. #LFC
— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) March 20, 2016
rupzzz on the forum:
I don’t think Klopp will allow that to happen again. Glad I missed the game now.
But he's a "loyal servant". Idiots.
— Matt Ladson (@mattladson) March 20, 2016
Martin Skrtel is 31 and he's making mistakes you've expect to see a player 10 years his junior making.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) March 20, 2016
Only positives to take from today: a) those idiots who always rated Skrtel now know how bad he is and b) Klopp does too. Has to go in summer
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) March 20, 2016
Imagine blaming Klopp for bringing on a 31 year old CB with 300+ games experience and a £32.5 million striker. They have no excuses.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) March 20, 2016
Let us know your thoughts on the game in the comments below.
SOUTHAMPTON 3-2 LIVERPOOL
- REPORT: Shambolic Reds let first-half dominance slip
- REACTIONS: “Skrtel has no place here anymore”
- RATINGS: Lots of 6s and 7s
- TALKING POINTS: Skrtel shambles, subs change game, top four gone
- KLOPP: Insists “there is a chance” for top four finish despite Southampton defeat
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