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But Salakh scored a double, and generally a champion can afford it, that’s why he’s a champion. Almost a king who has the right to sacrifice part of his success for the happiness of someone close to him. But if you go back to our reality, try to understand and analyze this catastrophe of the Merseysides in pursuit, then it becomes clear: Liverpool’s problems are above the roof. The modest Aston Villa, who narrowly escaped relegation from the Premier League last season, drove and taunted the Reds as they pleased. After all, twice the doorframe saved the guests, the hosts had half a dozen more chances, a doubly recognized figure in the “lost” column could shine through Klopp’s barriers.
Already in the fourth minute, a series of serious errors in the defense of the “red” led to Watkins shooting at empty goal (Grilish assist). Then it seemed that it was an accident and almost “Liverpool” will win again. Yes. In the 22nd minute, the Birminghamians scored the second goal, Grealish’s pass again and Watkins’ brilliant individual actions – 2: 0.
Salah restored intrigue and hope to the Lersisiders in the 33rd minute. Once again, there were thoughts that here he is, preparing for a champion comeback. This has often been the case in recent years. Two minutes passed and McGinn fired off a rebound, helped by a rebound, the ball into the net. Maybe it would be time for the owners to calm down, play on hold, only the “lions” rushed forward and everything went well for the background. Before the break, Watkins scored a hat-trick and the reigning champion looked like a squeezed lemon. Completely incomprehensible errors emerged in Klopp’s charges, literally out of nowhere. As if the team is meeting for the first time.
In the second half, Liverpool made ridiculous attempts to recover, went ahead and … fell in again. All of this seemed like a bad dream for the guests or an incredible fairy tale for the hosts. Barkley scored the fifth goal with another rebound. Then Salah scored, which was a weak consolation for the ‘reds’.
Boldly, “Aston Villa” counterattacked, combined and shot on target. The guests kept making mistakes and looked like blind and confused puppies who didn’t know what to do next. And Dean Smith’s team probably played the best game in its history, it is simply impossible to explain this courage in any other way. A true miracle.
Grilish scored a double, hitting and humiliating the champion, putting an end to the match. Most likely, “Aston Villa” itself was afraid of what it had done, because in the last few minutes it began to act more carefully, as if it was holding back. You don’t need to talk about the “Liverpool” game at all, it wasn’t.
A complete failure for the Merseysiders and their joy that there is a hiatus for the national teams on the championship calendar. Players will be distracted and coaches can correct mistakes (if possible). It’s too early to rule Liverpool out, let’s look at the next games. But “Aston Villa” was shown from the best side. Lions have great potential.
Nuclear submarine. Fourth round
Stadium: Villa Park (Birmingham)
Head Judge: Martin Atkinson (Leeds)
Aston Villa – Liverpool 7: 2
Goals: Watkins 4, Watkins 23, McGinn 35, Watkins 39, Barkley 55, Grillish 66, Grillish 75 – Salah 33, Salah 60
Aston Villa: 26. Martinez, 15. Consa, 18. Targett, 40. Mings, 2. Cash (Al-Muhammadi 80), 6. Douglas Lewis (Nakamba 80), 7. McGinn, 10. Grillish, 11. Watkins, 17. Trezege (Traore 87), 20. Barkley.
Liverpool: 13. Adrian, 3. Fabinho, 4. van Dyke, 12. Gomez (Jones 61), 26. Robertson, 5. Veynaldum, 9. Firmino (Milner 68), 66. Alexander-Arnold, 20. Jota, 11. Salah, 8. Keita (Minamino 46).
Warnings: Douglas Louis 46 – van Dyck 38
