Liverpool’s unbeaten run went up in smoke as Amine Adli scored a stoppage-time winner for Bournemouth in a dramatic 3-2 victory.
Arne Slot’s workforce have been unbeaten throughout 13 video games in all competitions – a run barely skewed by 4 straight attracts within the Premier League – however fell to a last-gasp Adli strike having staged a fightback from 2-0 down.
Some haphazard defending from Virgil van Dijk gifted Evanilson the opener earlier than Alex Jimenez doubled the lead with Liverpool dallying about changing the injured Joe Gomez leaving them with simply 10 males on the pitch when the aim went in.
Van Dijk headed Slot’s workforce to inside one aim, partially atoning for his earlier errors by turning residence a Dominik Szoboszlai nook with the highest of his again.
Andy Robertson, who has been linked with a transfer this month, changed Milos Kerkez for a second half which principally passed off in Bournemouth territory.
But the reigning champions remained largely toothless in assault till Szoboszlai hammered residence a free-kick with 10 minutes remaining as Liverpool’s unbeaten run appeared set to proceed.
Nevertheless, Andoni Iraola’s facet, who had received simply as soon as of their final 13 matches, have been courageous and daring within the closing levels and their gamble to throw males ahead paid off when Adli netted a scrappy winner within the ninety fifth minute.
Liverpool stay fourth after the defeat – 14 factors adrift of leaders Arsenal – and will slip out of the Champions League locations when Manchester United and Chelsea play on Sunday, whereas Bournemouth climb to thirteenth, 10 factors away from the relegation zone.
The Reds have now misplaced seven Premier League video games this season and the way forward for boss Slot can be within the highlight as soon as once more.
