New Darwin Nunez, after a poor Premier League debut, criticism begins over Cody Gakpo

Liverpool were shocked to lose 3-0 as Solly March's brace and assist were enough for Brighton to leapfrog their opponents in the standings and send them five points clear of the final European places. Brighton's March finished the game with the only brace of his career under his belt.

Alexis Mac Allister in midfield scored the England midfielder's first goal. The Argentinian World Cup winner laid the ball off to Kaoru Mitoma and the Japanese, in turn, placed the ball near the penalty spot. And, from there, March appeared like a rocket to open the scoring with a shot that Alisson could not keep out. Five minutes later, another waste in the Reds' midfield led to Brighton's second. On this occasion, it was Evan Henderson, with a great through ball, who allowed March to excel with a precise left-footed cross that made the game very difficult for Liverpool.

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As Klopp looked to respond with Ben Doak, Naby Keita, Joe Gomez and Harvey Elliott all coming on simultaneously, the home side's third goal arrived. And once again March, this time with an assist, was in the thick of the action. In the end, Danny Welbeck made the most of it and Liverpool continue to slide out of the European places and without the possibility of winning any of the championships.

<strong>He does not have the energy of Luis Díaz</strong>

The Dutchman Cody Gakpo, who made his Premier League debut, was criticised for his performance on Saturday. Rob Earnshaw on Liverpool's attacking impetus: "When I see Luis Diaz, I think energy. A nightmare to play against. When I see Gakpo, I don't see any energy."