“WAS HE PAID TO MISS?!”
That’s the headline dominating social media tonight as Liverpool supporters erupt in fury, disbelief, and pure frustration after one of the team’s forwards produced what many are calling the most shocking finishing display of the Champions League season against PSV.
It wasn’t just a single miss — or even two.
It was four golden chances squandered. Opportunities any top attacker would expect to put away with ease, each arriving at moments when Liverpool desperately needed stability, confidence, and a convincing performance.
But the collapse reached its low point with the most embarrassing moment of all:
the 90th-minute chance.
A routine tap-in.
Open goal.
Goalkeeper out of the picture.
Crowd ready to celebrate.
And somehow… the ball was sent wide.
That’s when the internet detonated.
Within moments, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and every fan forum lit up with frustration. Clips of the miss spread instantly, captioned with emotionally charged reactions like “match-fixing,” “no way he missed that,” “dock his wages,” “bench him,” and the explosive phrase now trending everywhere:
“WAS HE PAID TO MISS?!”
These are emotional fan responses, of course — but the anger is undeniable. Liverpool are in a difficult stretch, and supporters were expecting a composed, clinical showing at Anfield. Instead, they watched a disastrous finishing display that drained momentum, hurt morale, and may have jeopardised their place at the top of the group.
Even more concerning?
His body language raised questions all night. At times he looked unfocused, hesitant, and disconnected from the pace of the match. Arne Slot reacted visibly from the sideline — pointing, shouting, and glaring after each wasted opportunity. When the final whistle blew, the manager didn’t approach him. No words. No reassuring gesture.
This wasn’t just an off day.
It felt like a breakdown.
Fans are now demanding explanations. Some want him benched. Others argue he should face consequences. A few are even suggesting a January sale, while others think personal issues, pressure, or a mental block might be at play.
Whatever the cause, one thing is clear:
Liverpool let a winnable match slip away.
One player made it far more difficult than it should have been.
And now all eyes are on him.
The debate will rage on, the frustration will build, and those four missed chances will be replayed endlessly — but for now, the fan sentiment is simple:
“He cost us the match.”
Will there be an internal review? A change in selection? Big calls from Slot?
The next 48 hours could bring anything.
For now, the online reaction is overwhelming — and it isn’t gentle.
