Liverpool remain without a Premier League win in 2023 after they were brushed aside by Wolves in a 3-0 defeat at Molineux.
The Reds got off to the worst possible start when indecisive defending allowed Hwang Hee-chan into promising space, firing a low cross that deflected off Joel Matip and past Alisson after just five minutes. It soon got worse for the visitors after more questionable defending as Joe Gomez failed to hear his goalkeeper’s calls to claim a cross and cleared the ball tamely into a dangerous area to allow Craig Dawson to score on his debut.
There was a clear spark after the restart as Liverpool took control of the match and created three promising opportunities, but when Mohamed Salah and Nunez failed to convert, Ruben Neves made no mistake with the third goal after a catalogue of errors presented him with time to finish past Alisson inside the box.
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Positives
There are signs of an emerging partnership between Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez, while there was an improvement in the second half with some clear chances created.
Negatives
At times when Liverpool needed to establish control, they often caused their own problems by either playing a high-risk pass or giving away possession carelessly. Despite a better second-half display, the Reds wasted three chances, leaving themselves a mountain to climb in the race for the top four.
Manager rating (out of 10)
6 — It was a strong lineup on paper from Jurgen Klopp and that showed in the second half with an improved display, but he was let down by a number of players in defensive phases on the day. His substitutions did little to change the outlook of the game.
