Liverpool staged an impressive 3-2 comeback win against Southampton, but fans were quick to criticize one of their own players.
The Reds took an early lead through Dominik Szoboszlai after a costly error from Alex McCarthy. However, Southampton, sitting at the bottom of the table, turned the game around.
Adam Armstrong scored after following up his own penalty, controversially awarded despite a save by Caoimhin Kelleher, and Mateus Fernandes added another early in the second half.
Liverpool’s talisman Mohamed Salah stepped up to save the day, netting twice, including an 83rd-minute penalty, bringing his tally to 10 goals this season.
The win pushed Liverpool eight points clear of Manchester City, who suffered a shocking 4-0 defeat to Spurs, marking City’s fifth consecutive loss.
Despite the vital victory, fans took aim at Darwin Nunez, criticizing his performance at St. Mary’s. The Uruguayan striker struggled to make an impact, with some accusing him of play-acting after a clash with Saints captain Jack Stephens. Many supporters expressed their frustration, voicing their preference for Diogo Jota to return to the starting lineup.
One fan commented, “I can’t believe Nunez isn’t coming off. Heavy international break, poor game, and Gakpo has been one of our best players!” Another questioned, “Is Nunez gonna do a single thing in the box this game? It’s like we don’t have a striker on the pitch.”
Liverpool now shift their focus to a busy week, hosting Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday before a crucial clash against Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday.
