Liverpool fans took to social media to share their thoughts after the Reds’ match against Burnley.
Heading into the latest Premier League weekend, Liverpool remained the only team with a perfect record, having previously defeated Bournemouth, Newcastle United, and Arsenal. However, before the match began, Arne Slot’s team fell in the standings after Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur secured victories.
Against a resolute Burnley defense, Liverpool struggled to penetrate and were limited to attempts from distance.
In the end, Scott Parker’s side was left devastated when Mohamed Salah converted a penalty deep into stoppage time after Hannibal committed a handball. This late goal allowed the Reds to maintain their unblemished record and return to the top of the Premier League.
Despite scoring the decisive goal, many fans were critical of Salah’s overall performance, stating he had little impact prior to his goal. Comments included:
– “This is definitely the worst I’ve seen Salah at the start of a season.”
– “We’re actually playing a man down with Salah here.”
– “Salah having another terrible game. Need Isak and fast.”
– “Salah is definitely not himself. Need a goal soon.”
– “This may be Salah’s worst individual performance of all time.”
– “This Salah stinker, man.”
On BBC Radio 5 Live, former Everton and England player Leon Osman remarked, “While the scoreline may appear straightforward, Liverpool were decent in possession but lacked urgency. Burnley showed relentless desire. Champions find ways to win, even when top players feel uninvolved, but today, Mo Salah’s name was on the scoresheet. Agonizing for Burnley.”
Liverpool will return to action on Wednesday night as they kick off their Champions League campaign against Atletico Madrid at Anfield.