Liverpool had to come from behind yet again in the Premier League against West Ham on Saturday.
The Reds have made a bad habit of conceding first this season. Far too often Liverpool are leaving themselves with too much to do.
To the shock of no one at all, the same happened at the London Stadium today. Despite being surrounded by white shirts, Jarrod Bowen somehow was afforded the space to nod home just before half-time.
There were plenty to blame, with Peter Crouch singling out Cody Gakpo for turning his back on the incoming ball.
As they’ve done more often that not though, Liverpool got themselves back into the game. A quickfire double just after half-time put them ahead. And commentating for TNT Sports, Ally McCoist was in no doubt who provided the impetus for the Reds.
Ally McCoist hails Andy Robertson impact
With Liverpool’s forwards missing so many chances recently, perhaps it shouldn’t have been a surprise that it was a defender who had to do their job for them.
Throughout Liverpool’s recent slump, Andy Robertson has been one of their better players. And it was the Scotland captain who popped up to fire the Reds level early into the second period.
It was just rewards for Robertson who had come out from half-time with some fire in his belly. And McCoist was suitably impressed.
“His energy levels have got the whole place going, certainly the whole Liverpool team,” said the pundit.
“He’s had an excellent start to the second-half,” McCoist added. “He’s one of these players I think is very infectious. When you see him charging up and down that left-hand side it can influence you and he does influence his teammates.
“Robertson’s been a turning point in the tempo, especially for Liverpool.”
Who else played well for Liverpool
It was a funny old performance from Liverpool. Having got themselves back into it – with Robertson at the heart of it – they contrived to throw it away again.
Alisson Becker was the man to point the finger at really. Having dropped an easy ball into the box with Liverpool in the ascendency, he handed all the momentum back to the Hammers. Just a few moments later the ball was in the net.
There were a couple of good displays, though. Luis Diaz was perhaps the best player of the first-half, while Trent Alexander-Arnold once again showed his range of passing.
Beyond that, it was a whole load of nothing, really.
The underwhelming display was topped off by the sight of Mohamed Salah arguing with Jurgen Klopp on the touchline prior to coming off the bench. Blow the whistle on the season and let’s all move on.
