The Seagulls on Monday easily defeated Liverpool by 3-2. Only minutes after entering the game as a substitute, Jack Hinshelwood scored the game-winning goal with his first touch. Harvey Elliot gave Liverpool the lead in the first ten minutes at the Amex Stadium. Around the thirty-minute mark, Brighton rallied with an equalizer from Yasin Ayari. Dominik Szoboszlai gave Liverpool the lead shortly before the half.
But late in the game, Brighton pulled off a stunning comeback, with goals from substitutes Karou Mitoma and Jack Hinshelwood to complete the victory.
Liverpool’s Post-Title Slump Raises Questions
Ever since winning the Premier League title with their victory over Tottenham, Liverpool have achieved just one point from their subsequent three games. Their defeat to Brighton was the first since 2016 that Liverpool lost a game after being ahead at halftime.
This loss of form is a cause of concern for potential complacency to have seeped into the team after their title victory.
Transfer Talk: Alexander-Arnold’s Future Uncertain
Right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has spent most of this period sitting on the bench with speculation over a summer move to Real Madrid when his contract runs out. Liverpool’s FA Cup final tie against winners Crystal Palace might prove to be Alexander-Arnold’s last appearance in red.
Meanwhile, the club appears to be bolstering its defense by bringing in Bayer Leverkusen Dutch international Jeremie Frimpong, who plays under former Anfield player Xabi Alonso.
Manager Arne Slot Names Motivation Problems
Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed that it is easy to motivate a title-winning squad at the back end of the season. The team’s poor display against Brighton is a testament to this problem. The team had recently returned from a celebration tour of Dubai and only resumed training on Friday. Slot himself was also seen celebrating in Ibiza just days after their league victory in April.
Liverpool then directs its attention to Sunday’s season-ending 2024-2025 Premier League match. The game will conclude a successful inaugural season for manager Arne Slot and his squad. Even with recent misfires, Liverpool seeks to end on a positive note and get momentum going into next season.
