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Origi before Jones: The agonizing moments that shaped Liverpool’s loss to Brighton

By Advait Raghunath

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Steven Alzate of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates after scoring their side's first goal past Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on February 03, 2021 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Steven Alzate of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates after scoring their side's first goal past Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on February 03, 2021 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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Andy Robertson, Liverpool (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

Liverpool hasn’t won a game at Anfield since December the 17th.

The second loss in a row for Liverpool at “Fortress” Anfield was unprecedented and languishing. After nearly 70 games unbeaten, Jurgen Klopp’s men failed to overcome the worthy challenge set by a bottom-five team in consecutive games at Anfield, losing 1-0 in both clashes.

Brighton & Hove Albion deserved to win, and a second-half goal from Steven Alzate ensured that the Seagulls took all three points at Anfield, just like Burnley did a fortnight ago.

Liverpool’s tempo was uninspiring, and despite dominating possession like they usually do, there was little scope for conversion at the front end of the pitch. The midfield was static, the fullbacks’ tame, and the forwards’ toothless.

Jurgen Klopp went with a diamond in midfield, with Shaqiri at the head, Milner and Thiago on either side and Wijnaldum at the base. So, the exact same formation which didn’t work in the first half against West Ham was employed yet again.

The team managed only one shot on target all game, while the majority of the remaining attempts were wild shots, which never find themselves in the back of the net.

The defeat to Graham Potter’s men sees the Reds drop down to fourth place on the table, with leaders, Manchester City, seven points ahead and equipped with a game in hand. Whether last night culminates the end of Liverpool’s title run remains to be seen, but it certainly makes it significantly harder.

Left-back Andy Robertson admitted that the club are no longer in a title race, as quoted by the Mail.

"The Scotsman said: “As this moment stands, we’re not in the title race. We are seven points behind them (Manchester City) and they have a game in hand.”"

Speaking of Manchester City, Liverpool’s next clash will be against the current table-toppers, giving them the opportunity to re-establish their dominance at Anfield. Before we look to Sunday’s game, let’s look at where Liverpool lost the game to Brighton.

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