Liverpool had been denied the possibility to maneuver fifth within the Premier League as Leeds United substitute Ao Tanaka equalised within the 96th minute to clinch a 3-3 draw at Elland Highway.
Arne Slot has fallen in need of the seven factors Jamie Carragher stated he wanted in opposition to West Ham, Sunderland and Leeds to save lots of his job, mustering solely 5 over the three video games, because the champions twice blew a lead in West Yorkshire.
Not solely was Mohamed Salah left on the bench for a 3rd recreation operating, Slot didn’t see match to carry on Liverpool’s best goalscorer of the twenty first century when his staff wanted a objective, prompting a bombshell interview from the ahead that plunged his future into doubt.
Dominik Szoboszlai had made it 3-2 to Liverpool with 10 minutes to go after Leeds fought again from 2-0 down in an enthralling, six-goal half that had one final twist as Tanaka levelled on the again put up from a nook to cap a near-perfect week for Daniel Farke.
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Dominik Szoboszlai had restored Liverpool’s lead
Leeds transfer three factors away from the relegation zone after taking 4 factors from video games in opposition to Chelsea and Liverpool at Elland Highway within the house of 4 days when Farke’s place was considered beneath risk. His daring modifications had been decisive right here.
Nevertheless, It was Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate that handed Leeds a route again into the sport when it appeared the champions had been cruising to victory after Hugo Ekitike’s quickfire double following the restart.
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Hugo Ekitike’s speedy double fired Liverpool forward
Konate’s rash problem within the field on substitute Wilfried Gnonto led to Leeds being awarded a penalty by referee Anthony Taylor following an on-field overview advisable by VAR.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, scoring his third objective in three video games, halved the deficit from the spot and Liverpool crumbled to permit Anton Stach to equalise lower than three minutes later as Farke’s triple change turned the sport.
Liverpool thought they’d the sport received and had been headed for fifth when Szoboszlai coolly slotted of their third after 80 minutes, solely to let their lead slip for a second time, succumbing to an more and more acquainted destiny on this most tough of seasons for the champions.
Neville: You may’t belief Liverpool
Sky Sports activities pundit Gary Neville to Sky Sports activities:
“Liverpool’s implosion is real. This is a game that was comfortable for them at 2-0.
“It might occur. You thought it would occur. Arne Slot can’t imagine it.
“It’s a mystery that continues. His team just implodes. Liverpool… you just can’t trust them.”
Slot: We solely have ourselves responsible
Liverpool boss Arne Slot to Sky Sports activities:
“It’s not the first time we’ve dropped points. It’s not the first time we have conceded a goal in the last minute. It’s not the first time we have conceded a set-piece. I think everyone can understand what the mood was in the dressing room.
“I do not suppose we conceded any likelihood till we had been 2-0 up. The penalty wasn’t an opportunity however we made it an opportunity as a result of it led to a penalty, with a VAR intervention another time.
“So 2-1, then maybe their first chance of the game led to 2-2. We showed mentality to go 3-2 up. I think after that we had control. Of course, there’s always the long ball, second ball, which you can’t always make sure it doesn’t happen.
“After which a set-piece is available in 9 minutes of additional time they usually rating. That’s a part of our season. However the ones responsible are us. We concede these possibilities.”
On Konate conceding the penalty: “What you may say is he tries to do every part to forestall a cross from coming. If you wish to name it a mistake, it is a mistake from exhausting work and making an attempt. There was contact, that is for positive. He was already on his approach, going to the ground, however once more we should always take a look at ourselves.”
Szoboszlai: We thought the game was over
Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai to Sky Sports:
“I do not know what occurred after 2-0. I feel we thought the sport was over. We stated initially of the sport that this was the form of recreation the place you may by no means underestimate the staff you play in opposition to.
“There are times when you have to look at yourselves, just think and ask yourself if you did everything possible. If the answer is yes, then keep going and the momentum will come.
“Now we have to seek out options, we now have to indicate reactions and everyone has to take accountability. Not at all times the outdated guys or the fellows which have been right here longer, everyone.
“Everybody has to go on the pitch and show they are ready to fight for this badge.”
Farke: This feels a bit like a win
Leeds boss Daniel Farke to Sky Sports activities:
“It was difficult today. Against three of the biggest names not just in English football, but European football. To get out of this week with these performances and this amount of points is great for the lads.
“We made a number of errors and had been operating out of power as a result of we needed to be over the road bodily agianst these tops sides. Within the face of adversity we confirmed nice spirit, togetherness and adaptability.
“The lads can take more than a point out of it, it feels a bit like a win tonight.”
