Liverpool’s woes continued on Saturday, February 4, 2023, as they were beaten 3-0 by Wolves at Molineux, extending their winless run in the Premier League to 2023. The match was effectively over after 12 minutes when Craig Dawson made his Wolves debut after Joel Matip’s own goal before Ruben Neves ruined the Reds’ chances of a comeback in the second half.
It was the fifth goal Liverpool has conceded in the opening five minutes of a Premier League game this season, more than any other side.
After the match, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was frustrated and angry, lamenting his side’s poor performance. Klopp admitted that Liverpool made mistakes, but he also believes that his team was unlucky at times.
The Reds now face a brutal Merseyside derby against Everton, who began the Sean Dyche era with a massive victory against Arsenal on Saturday.
Klopp knows his team must improve quickly and hopes a win in their next game can spark a revival in their fortunes. Liverpool has not scored more than two goals in a game since their 3-2 victory against Tottenham in December.
Their lack of goalscoring prowess has been a significant issue throughout the season. Klopp’s side is currently in a rut, and it will take more than one result to get them out of it. They need to start taking their chances when they come, and they need to start playing with more intensity and drive.
Klopp will be hoping that the Merseyside derby can start a new era for Liverpool, but they need to start showing more on the pitch if they hope to get back to winning ways. Only time will tell if the Reds can turn their fortunes around.