DBasia.news – Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Liverpool with a 2-1 score on the third round of FA Cup at Molineux Stadium, Tuesday (8/1). Despite the failure, England football expert Paul Merson thinks the failure would be a positive side for Liverpool.
Actually, Liverpool dominated the match. Jurgen Klopp squad scored 61 percent ball possession. They created 8 chances.
But, Divock Origi’s goal at 51′ couldn’t compensate Wolves with the goals from Raul Jimenez (38′) and Ruben Neves 955′). Liverpool got eliminated after the 2-1 failure.
Consequently, Liverpool just have two possible titles, the Premier League and Champions League. Meanwhile, The Reds are also eliminated in the FA Cup.
However, Merson thinks Liverpool’s elimination from FA Cup could be a good start for Mohamed Salah and friends. Liverpool would have more time to take a break and focus to the Premier League matches.
“I just think it’s another game out the way. They’ve got a two-week break after playing a couple more league games and recharge their batteries,” Merson said as cited by Express.
“Don’t get carried away and start thinking about the double, concentrate on the league,” he said.
“As long as it doesn’t affect the players’ thinking, two defeats on the trot, but they’ve just been beaten by Man City, one of the best teams in the world, and made nine changes tonight.”
Now, Manchester United are still four points behind Manchester City and would continue the journey in the Premier League against Brighton. “For me, it could be the best thing that happened to them,” he explained.