Liverpool went crashing out of the FA Cup following a hugely disappointing 2-1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the fourth round on Saturday.
Liverpool 1-2 Wolves
FA Cup fourth round, Anfield
January 28, 2017
Goals: Stearman 1′, Weimann 41′, Origi 86′
There were a few surprise additions in the squad as Connor Randall and Harry Wilson were given the nod ahead of Sheyi Ojo and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
However, the new-look back four were exploited within a minute of the game getting underway when Richard Stearman netted Wolves‘ opener, leaving Anfield stunned.
Things went from bad to worse when Andreas Weimann doubled Wolves‘ lead shortly before the half-time break after an awful opening 45 minutes from the Reds.
Divock Origi scored a consolation goal for Liverpool in the 86th minute but it was too late and it was a game to forget as the Reds went crashing out of the second cup competition in three days.
Here’s how supporters reacted to Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat at home to Wolves in Saturday afternoon’s FA Cup fourth round clash.
Anfield was shocked when Stearman scored for Wolves in the first minute…
Been nice knowing you 2016/17.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) January 28, 2017
“I’m speechless watching this … Conceived in a minute!” – Peijal Mohd Noor on Facebook.
You may have gotten up early to watch this, but #LFC are still rolling out of bed. Too passive without the ball and too easily dispossessed
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) January 28, 2017
“There’s only one solution to get us back on track, we must locate Bobbys pony tail and reattach it” – Topper_92 on the forums.
Connor Randall’s performance did not impress supporters either…
Genuinely don't think Randall would play for a League Two side
— Alex Barilaro (@Alex_Barra12) January 28, 2017
What in the world is Randall doing? Did he win a raffle for a Liverpool contract? pic.twitter.com/XlTAPK1q3o
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) January 28, 2017
Worst first half performance in many years. Moreno, Gomez , Randall and Origi worst of abysmal lot #lfc
— baz c (@bc_1973lfc) January 28, 2017
And fans were missing Sadio Mane once again…
Mane pic.twitter.com/knEGKesHiP
— Billy Liddell (@Liddellpool) January 28, 2017
I refuse to believe the absence of Mane has caused this much harm…#lfc
— Josh Ov (@MCojs) January 28, 2017
Mané or a new winger isn't going to solve our problems. Woodburn has been our best fullback today, we've got serious defensive issues. #LFC
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) January 28, 2017
Have a slight feeling when Mane went to the AFCON the full #LFC squad went as well ?
— LFC ? Grumpy Frog? (@Longblonde88) January 28, 2017
Origi’s goal provided a brief moment of hope but there was despair at full-time as Liverpool failed to mount a comeback and paid the price…
It's beyond laughable now Jürgen.
— David Hickman (@DavidHickman87) January 28, 2017
Hadn't lost a league game at home in a year , now we lose 3 in a week but never mind Klopp says we don't have a bad defence.
— Col Wilson JFT96 (@AlbMorenoIsBoss) January 28, 2017
“It’s almost like the players wants to show Klopp that they’re in desperate need of new fresh players. This is comedy” – PJ POP on the forums.
Think of how many terrible players have won at Anfield recently. Wow.
— J (@JayDiddly) January 28, 2017
That's classic Liverpool. Score just to get our hope up then proceed to rip our hearts out
— Matt (@NYCLFC_) January 28, 2017
” I like the theory…..let’s get knocked out of all the cups, that way we won’t have any fixture congestion so we won’t have to buy any reinforcements! Flawless idea ??” – Clive Pullen on Facebook.
Out of the EFL, out of the FA Cup, out of the title race all in one week, by 3 defeats to minnows at home. That takes some doing.
— Tom McMahon (@TomMc_Sports) January 28, 2017
FSG need to shell out the cash & buy quality players – this is ridiculous!
— LFC Connecticut (@LFCConnecticut) January 28, 2017
“One of the worst months of watching Liverpool that I can remember. Certainly since the days of Hodgson and the last days of Rodgers.” – Alex Williams on Facebook.
Sakho, Sturridge, Moreno, Lucas and Can are all players we could cash in on and get some new blood in. Can't believe we've signed no-one.
— Joe Spencer (@joespencer2008) January 28, 2017
A week ago we had 4 home games coming up that would cement what a great season it's been. Now it's looking like a total disaster! #LFC
— Ashley Rose (@Ashleyrose66) January 28, 2017
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