Neville criticises 'useless' Liverpool attack
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Gary Neville sharply criticised Liverpool's attacking performance following their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea, marking the Premier League champions’ third consecutive loss. Neville described Liverpool's attack as "useless," highlighting their lack of comfort and fluency, particularly on the right side of the pitch.
Despite having several attacking talents, Liverpool struggled to create meaningful chances and failed to capitalize on opportunities. Mohamed Salah notably missed a key chance after the restart, illustrating the wider inefficiency of Liverpool’s forward line. Neville pinpointed the right flank as a weak area, where the team lacked cohesion and looked uncomfortable against Chelsea’s defence.
Chelsea took the lead in the first half through a powerful long-range strike from Moises Caicedo. Liverpool managed to equalize via Cody Gakpo’s scramble in the box following a touch from Alexander Isak. However, Chelsea secured a late winner in stoppage time, sealing a dramatic comeback and pushing Liverpool into their third straight league defeat.
Further controversy marked the match as Chelsea assistant coach Enzo Maresca was sent off for celebrating the winning goal, an incident drawing parallels to Jose Mourinho’s past sideline confrontations. Despite the sending off, Chelsea’s victory was a significant morale boost amid their own recent struggles.
Neville’s analysis underscored Liverpool’s difficulties in linking play effectively and penetrating Chelsea’s organised defence. The former England international expressed disappointment that a team with Liverpool’s attacking resources appeared disjointed and ineffective, suggesting urgent improvements are needed if they are to reclaim their dominant Premier League form.