There was no shortage of Liverpool players who endured below-par performances in the derby defeat to Everton tonight, and one member of Jurgen Klopp’s side was accused of having a particular ‘shocker’. Ian Doyle had the unenviable task of providing the player ratings from the Goodison Park debacle for the Liverpool Echo, and he didn’t spare Dominik Szoboszlai from a scathing review. The Hungarian was given a 3/10 for his display, with the journalist writing: “One forceful run into the box aside, the midfielder suffered a shocker of a first half and didn’t improve much after that. Subbed ..read more

There comes a time in a season that has been so thoroughly derailed as Liverpool’s where the serious questions have to be asked. Virgil van Dijk certainly didn’t shy away from the stronger stuff, digging deep into the barrel to question the desire of his fellow teammates after a gutless display at Goodison Park. The Dutch international admitted that everyone involved would be forced to ‘look in the mirror’ and ask themselves if they gave everything against Everton and whether they truly want the Premier League title. Based on that performance, we’d have to imagine most of the players will be t ..read more

Every Liverpool player, barring perhaps Luis Diaz, must take a long hard look in the mirror after a dismal defeat to Everton. We want to preface this discussion by emphasising our adoration for Curtis Jones – the Scouser has been largely phenomenal for Jurgen Klopp this term. That said, his, along with the vast majority of players in red shirts on the pitch tonight, performance was nothing short of diabolical. FOLLOW Empire of the Kop on Instagram (@empireofthekop) HERE READ MORE: Some Liverpool fans saying same thing about Ibrahima Konate amid Everton display READ MORE: Worrying: 2 ..read more

Jamie Carragher was critical of one Liverpool player over an ‘unforgivable’ moment during the first half of the Merseyside derby defeat to Everton tonight. The Reds fully deserved their 2-0 loss at Goodison Park, although we can’t help but wonder whether things might’ve worked out differently had Jurgen Klopp’s side taken some of the chances they had when they were 1-0 down. Darwin Nunez spurned a particularly inviting opportunity in the 39th minute when he was through on goal with only Jordan Pickford to beat, but smashed the ball straight at the goalkeeper rather than looking to place it pas ..read more

Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool fans not to ‘get too angry’ with Jurgen Klopp or his players after their Premier League title hopes were effectively ended after a miserable derby defeat to Everton tonight. Although the Reds are just three points behind leaders Arsenal with four matches remaining, the manner of the two teams’ performances over the past 24 hours illustrated that the Merseysiders realistically have little hope of usurping the Gunners, or indeed Manchester City. Speaking on Sky Sports in the immediate aftermath of the 2-0 loss at Goodison Park, the pundit said: “This is t ..read more

Trent Alexander-Arnold cut an extremely frustrated figure on the Liverpool bench during the Reds’ poor defeat at Goodison Park. The Merseysiders were, without a shadow of the doubt, the weaker side of the two on Wednesday evening. Sean Dyche’s men outclassed and outfought their opponents all across the pitch to secure a rare victory over their city rivals and derail the visitors’ hopes of a 20th league title. Our No.66 was clearly going through a whole range of emotions on the sidelines following his substitution in the second-half. Us too, Trent. Us too. You can catch the clip below, courtesy ..read more

On a night when only victory would suffice after Arsenal’s Tuesday thumping of Chelsea, Liverpool unfortunately froze in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. The Reds had their chances against Everton but, in keeping with how most of April has gone, squandered them without ever truly threatening Jordan Pickford’s goal. FOLLOW Empire of the Kop on Instagram (@empireofthekop) HERE However, one man who came close was Luis Diaz, who burst into the Toffees’ penalty area and unleashed a strike which smacked off the far post and back out. The Liverpool Echo’s Paul Gorst was providing updates on the ..read more

Liverpool have been far from at the races in Jurgen Klopp’s final game in charge of a Merseyside derby. Ibrahima Konate certainly hasn’t helped matters with a less-than-satisfactory performance against Everton at the time of writing. The Frenchman was particularly poor in the opening half against Sean Dyche’s men and hardly helped matters within the opening stages of the second 45. FOLLOW Empire of the Kop on Instagram (@empireofthekop) HERE READ MORE: Worrying: 24-y/o Liverpool player ‘having huge problems’ in Everton duel READ MORE: Carragher drops totally honest Arne Slot claim a ..read more

Gary Neville was surprised by what he saw from one Liverpool player towards the end of the first half against Everton tonight. After falling behind following a dreadful opening half-hour, the Reds had a spell of pressure as the interval loomed, but failed to make the most of the chances they created. Mo Salah was among the guilty parties just before stoppage time, seeing one effort from the edge of the penalty area hit off a Toffees defender and then snatching at the rebound when the ball came back to him, ballooning it into the stand behind Jordan Pickford’s goal. Reacting to that miss on co ..read more

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