Liverpool faced Wolves without their striker Darwin Nunez, who was unwell, but still had plenty of attacking options on the bench. The match started slowly with Liverpool struggling to find their rhythm, but eventually Mustafi was booked for a tackle on Mac Allister outside the penalty area. Liverpool had their first shot on target from a free-kick taken by Alexander-Arnold.
As the game progressed, Semedo had a couple of chances for Wolves, while Liverpool’s performance seemed sluggish despite efforts from Diaz and Jota. Wolves had a spell of possession and Johnstone made a mistake that led to a corner. Despite some dangerous crosses from Liverpool, including one from Robertson that Salah failed to convert, the first half was relatively uneventful.
Wolves had more possession in the first half, but Liverpool seemed to struggle to find their usual rhythm. Robertson and Alexander-Arnold both had chances to create opportunities, but were unable to make them count. A slow start to the game saw Liverpool dominate possession, but Wolves looked dangerous on the counter-attack.
Overall, the first half was characterized by a lack of clear-cut chances for either team, with Liverpool looking slightly off their usual game. Both teams made two changes from their previous games, with Alisson returning in goal for Liverpool and Diogo Jota starting in place of the unwell Nunez. The second half promises to be more exciting as both teams look to secure a vital win.
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