3 things that went wrong for Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby

#2 Lack of offensive support from wing-backs

Nathaniel Clyne made his first start of the season

Injuries to Andrew Roberston and Joe Gomez along with a much-needed rest for Trend Alexander-Arnold meant that Nathaniel Clyne and Ragnar Klavan started the game as wing-backs for the Reds – with both players returning after injuries.

In recent games, Liverpool attack has benefitted a lot from the support given by their flying wing-backs, and their absence was evident in the game.

Both Clyne and Klavan are known more for their defensive abilities and, while they offered solidity at the back, their lack of offensive threat helped Everton keep the Liverpool attack in check.

The late injury to Alberto Moreno just before the start of the game further limited Klopp’s options on attacking options on the wings.