“Absolute horror show” – Liverpool slammed after Chelsea draw
Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: David Lynch Questions Arne Slot After Anfield FrustrationOn Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Dave Davis put it bluntly to David Lynch after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea a...
“Absolute horror show” – Liverpool slammed after Chelsea draw Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: David Lynch Questions Arne Slot After Anfield Frustration On Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Dave Davis put it bluntly to David Lynch after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield: “How bad was that on Saturday? ” His own answer framed the mood, calling it “an absolute horror show” and saying “the performance and the reaction of the crowd said it all. ” Lynch’s reaction centred on Liverpool’s approach under Arne Slot, especially after Ryan Gravenberch’s early goal.
Rather than building from that lead, Liverpool, in Lynch’s words, were “unbelievably passive, sitting in that mid-block, letting Chelsea get confidence, get touches on the ball. ” That was the core of his anger. Chelsea arrived at Anfield in dreadful form, yet Liverpool allowed them to settle.
Lynch said Chelsea were “a bit of a shambles” and “absolutely primed for taking apart”, only for Liverpool to “show them unbelievable respect. ” For a side defending a Premier League title under Arne Slot, it was a damning assessment. Arne Slot tactics come under scrutiny Lynch was particularly strong on the tactical logic behind Liverpool’s display.
“This is stupid to do,” he said of allowing Chelsea possession around the box. He added: “This is not going to work in this league. The quality level is too high.