April 14th 2024.
Robertson couldn't help but feel disappointed as he reflected on the missed opportunities that cost his team dearly. After their devastating defeat to Crystal Palace, Liverpool's Andy Robertson was quick to point fingers at the forwards who failed to deliver in the crucial Premier League race. It was a tough pill to swallow as Palace's Eberechi Eze scored the winning goal in the 14th minute, leaving Liverpool's title hopes in shambles.
The defeat left Liverpool in third place, two points behind Manchester City, and with Arsenal ready to take the top spot if they managed to beat Aston Villa. This was a bitter blow for the team, especially considering their recent games against Manchester United and Atalanta, where their finishing had let them down. Despite having 21 attempts on goal, players like Curtis Jones, Mohamed Salah, and Darwin Nunez were unable to convert their chances.
To make matters worse, Liverpool also failed to keep a clean sheet at Anfield for the ninth consecutive league game, matching a record that dates back to 1999. While Robertson acknowledged the issues at the back, he called on his attacking players to step up and do better. It was clear that there were a lot of regrets in the dressing room after the game.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Robertson expressed his frustration, saying, "It's been the story of the last few games and that's why we have been punished in these games. We are struggling to keep clean sheets right now. I don't know how many we have had in the last 10 or 15 games, but it won't be many. When you do that, you have to take your chances. It's as simple as that."
Robertson also highlighted the need for improvement from the defensive unit as a whole, stating that it was not a great thing to have when aiming for success. He couldn't deny that it was a frustrating day, with so many missed chances, especially in the first half where Palace dominated and could have been ahead by more than just one goal. In the second half, Liverpool had plenty of opportunities to turn things around, but their lack of finishing let them down once again.
When asked about the team's dip in form, Robertson admitted that it had only been a recent issue since returning from international duty. He recognized that being less clinical in front of goal was not ideal when competing for titles and trophies. He also acknowledged that it was rare for Liverpool to not score at Anfield, and the team paid the price for it against Palace. With other teams around them winning, Robertson knew that they couldn't afford to lose games like this.
Despite the disappointment, Robertson emphasized the need to move on and focus on the next game. He said, "Today is done, and there's a lot of regrets in the dressing room, which we didn't want. We have to move on, and that's the only thing we can do now." It was a tough lesson for Liverpool, but they knew they had to bounce back and keep fighting until the end.
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