A number of Liverpool fans think it’s time to address a player’s form following his poor showing in the 2-1 defeat against Chelsea.
Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool: Estevão’s last-gasp strike stuns Reds at Stamford Bridge
Liverpool’s stuttering form continued at Stamford Bridge as they fell to a dramatic 2-1 defeat against Chelsea, extending their run of losses after setbacks to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray last week.
The Reds started poorly and were punished after just 14 minutes when Moisés Caicedo smashed home past debutant goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who was handed his first Premier League start in Alisson’s absence.
Jurgen Klopp’s men clawed their way back into the contest after the break, with Alexander Isak producing a delicate touch to set up Cody Gakpo, who finished clinically on 63 minutes.
The game appeared destined for a draw, but 18-year-old Brazilian prodigy Estevão had the final say, rifling home Marc Cucurella’s cut-back in the 95th minute to seal a dramatic win for Chelsea.
Liverpool Struggle Again
The visitors were far from their best, with senior stars Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konaté both enduring frustrating nights in west London. But it was Alexis Mac Allister who drew the most criticism from supporters.
The Argentine midfielder looked overwhelmed in midfield, with Caicedo repeatedly exploiting his zone and dominating the battle. Fans on social media did not hold back in their assessment of the World Cup winner’s recent form.
One fan wrote:
“Mac Allister, I love you, man, but we need to ship him to Atletico and get a mobile ball-winner in there. He’s killing us every game.”
Another added:
“Mac Allister is nowhere near the levels he was at last season, it’s worrying.”
A third pointed to a pattern in his struggles:
“Mac Allister ego presses aggressively, Caicedo violates him, runs into the unmarked LCM zone & smacks one in. Same thing happened against Newcastle last season when Bruno G exploited him for that Isak thunder-strike.”
What It Means
The defeat leaves Liverpool looking a shadow of the side that lifted the Premier League trophy in 2024/25. Klopp now faces big decisions in midfield, particularly with fans openly questioning whether Mac Allister should remain a starter.
Meanwhile, Chelsea will take huge confidence from Estevão’s late winner, as their new generation continues to shine under pressure.
The criticism didn’t stop there.
One frustrated supporter wrote:
“Does it even matter how much I warn you?”
Another fumed:
“Mac Allister has killed our break so many times. He needs a prolonged rest. I love him, but he’s nowhere near the level he usually is.”
A fifth added to the growing chorus:
“Mac Allister’s passing — and I don’t just mean today — has been SO bad. Really basic passes are going horribly wrong on a regular basis this season.”
The midfielder’s struggles were summed up when he was withdrawn on 87 minutes for Wataru Endo, a substitution that might have come as something of a relief after another sub-par display.
What’s Next?
Liverpool now face a crucial test in their Premier League campaign when they welcome Manchester United to Anfield on Sunday, October 19, straight after the international break. With the team under scrutiny and Mac Allister’s form dipping, Jurgen Klopp will be under pressure to find answers quickly if the Reds are to rediscover the spark that made them champions last season.