‘Disaster’ – Liverpool player slammed for his ‘awful’ mistake vs Arsenal

Liverpool have it all to do in the second half as they are currently 1-0 down against Arsenal at Anfield.

Despite being the better of the two sides, the Reds find themselves a goal behind after Kai Havertz’s close-range finish early in the game.

It’s safe to say Alisson Becker played a big part in the Gunners’ opener as his loose pass led to the goal.

And Stephen Warnock has slammed the Liverpool goalkeeper for gifting Arsenal a goal.

Stephen Warnock criticises Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker

Alisson’s pass was too strong for Jeremy Jacquet, who did well to get something on it.

However, Arsenal intercepted it and played it to Declan Rice on the right flank, whose fantastic cross found an unmarked Havertz for a tap-in.

“A disaster for Liverpool and a disaster from Alisson,” said Warnock via the BBC.

“He makes an awful mistake as he tries to play the ball out. It entices Arsenal and allows them to jump on Liverpool.

So poor that from Alisson. Was lucky to get away with some stray passing against Brighton but he's punished today.

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“There is still a lot to do from then. They work it on the right side and it’s the simplest of tap-ins from Havertz.”

Alisson was responsible for that goal; there’s no two ways about it. However, Liverpool did really well after conceding as they knocked on Arsenal’s door a handful of times.

If they carry on in the same vein, there’s no reason why they can’t claw their way back into the game after the interval.