Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Liverpool vs Sunderland | Post-Match Reaction | Reds RESCUE late draw
Dec 4, 2025
Liverpool salvages a late draw against Sunderland thanks to a deflected equalizer. The discussion delves into Mohamed Salah's benching and the tactical strife of breaking down deep defenses. There's a debate on Virgil van Dijk's defensive leadership and the need for patience with new signings adapting to the squad. Florian Wirtz impresses, while the team’s struggles at Anfield raise concerns. As they sit eighth in the table, attention turns to upcoming fixtures and the tight race in the Premier League.
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Late Equaliser Avoids Home Defeat
- Liverpool rescued a late 1-1 draw against Sunderland thanks to a deflected goal credited as an own goal.
- Theo Squires called it another frustrating performance showing possession without cutting chances.
Low Block Exposed Liverpool's Creativity Issues
- Sunderland defended deep and limited Liverpool's clear-cut chances despite Liverpool dominating possession.
- Theo highlighted poor chance creation with many crosses cleared and few shots on target.
Rotate Strikers To Spark The Attack
- Consider rotating or changing the centre-forward selection depending on form and opposition.
- Theo suggested Arne Slot must choose between Isak, Ekitike or using alternatives to spark the attack.