Liverpool were left counting the cost of another damaging Premier League defeat after falling to Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
The narrow loss extended a worrying run of results for Arne Slot’s side, who have now managed just one win in their last seven league matches.
Much of the frustration inside Anfield centred on former Liverpool target Marc Guehi, whose January move to City proved decisive, reports Liverpool Echo.
Guehi was relentlessly booed from kick-off but responded with a composed defensive display, producing key blocks to deny Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz.
The City defender also escaped further punishment after cynically dragging Salah back on the edge of the box, avoiding what many felt could have been a red card.
That moment only deepened the sense that Liverpool may have let a crucial signing slip through their fingers.
The feeling that Guehi was “the one that got away” lingered as the game wore on, particularly with City’s defence standing firm under pressure.
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Beyond transfer regret, Slot will be alarmed by Liverpool’s continued struggles in decisive moments late in games.
For the sixth time this season, the Reds conceded during stoppage time, a recurring flaw that has now cost them valuable league points.
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Alisson Becker also endured a difficult afternoon, conceding a late penalty after looking uncomfortable in possession throughout the match.
Liverpool’s slow starts remain another concern, with just one league goal scored inside the opening 30 minutes since September.
With Champions League qualification far from secure and momentum slipping, Slot will demand a swift response as Liverpool’s pivotal run of fixtures continues.
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