Liverpool have had to do without Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold for a while now. Many feared that Liverpool would find it tough without their big stars, but the replacements have really stepped up in their absence.
Diogo Jota on the right wing and young Conor Bradley each scored a goal against Chelsea, helping to keep all the points at Anfield.
Scores from Szoboszlai, Nkunku and Diaz set the final score at 4–1.
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20-year-old Conor Bradley made his debut for Liverpool as recently as earlier this month, but has already managed to prove that he is ready to challenge Alexander-Arnold for playing time.
In Wednesday’s match, there was one goal and two assists.
The evening’s commentators were beside themselves with excitement for what the Northern Irishman showed against Chelsea:
– When Trent-Alexander is out, it is the youngster who makes his debut in front of the Anfield crowd. What an adventure, commented Andreas Toft.
– Conor Bradley’s first 38 minutes have been pure magic. He hammers it into the far corner with a right foot that doesn’t hold back for anyone, added Lars Tjærnås.
Viaplay expert Kasper Wikestad was so impressed by Bradley’s performance that he joked that the talent was so great that it could make Jürgen Klopp stay at Liverpool.
– If there is one person who can make Klopp change his mind, it is young Mr. Bradley, he writes on Twitter.
If there is anyone who can make Klopp change his mind, it is young Mr Bradley
— Kasper Wikestad (@KasperWikestad) January 31, 2024
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Just before the break, Jota went to the ground inside Chelsea’s 16-metre box, and referee Paul Tierney resolutely pointed to the penalty mark.
Despite the fact that both MacAllister and Szoboszlai have previously shown that they are very skilled penalty shooters, it was Darwin Núñez who stepped up to take it.
The Uruguayan had played a brilliant game so far and appeared full of confidence, but the penalty was hammered onto the post.
Pål Andre Helland could not understand that Nunez was preferred over the two above:
– You can ask yourself: When you have Szoboszlai and MacAllister on the field, why on earth does Darwin take the penalty then? asked Helland in Viaplay’s break studio.
– This is a guy you want to have in top form when the season enters the decisive phase, that’s why Darwin has to take that penalty, answers Tor Ole Skullerud.
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In total, Nunez had four finishes that hit the metal Wednesday night.
– It’s comical! I feel sorry for Darwin Núñez, commented Toft as the Uruguayan headed the ball over the crossbar – his fourth of the night.
A short time later, Nunez got a plaster on the wound when he served Diaz for Liverpool’s fourth goal.