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Liverpool are gambling with full-backs: Just 1 accurate cross vs. Newcastle

By WAF News Desk 1 min read
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Liverpool are gambling with full-backs: Just 1 accurate cross vs. Newcastle

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Liverpool drew 2-2 with Newcastle at St James' Park, with Dominik Szoboszlai converting a stoppage-time penalty. The match marked Andoni Iraola's first game as Liverpool manager. Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle disputed the penalty award, calling it soft. Analysis suggests Liverpool's full-backs struggled in attacking areas, managing just one accurate cross during the fixture.

What we know

  • The match ended 2-2 after Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty equaliser
  • Newcastle were twice led before the late penalty, which Jaissle contested
  • Liverpool full-backs had a difficult afternoon with minimal crossing accuracy

Why it matters

Liverpool's defensive vulnerability in open play and attacking inefficiency from full-backs raised early-season concerns. The reliance on a late penalty to avoid defeat suggests tactical or execution issues that require attention ahead of a demanding campaign.

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