This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Danny Welbeck was the standout player of the match, scoring two goals in Brighton's 2-1 victory over Liverpool, deepening the crisis for Arne Slot's team, which recorded its tenth defeat in the league this season (out of 31 matches)! The 35-year-old forward, who has now reached 12 goals in the Premier League this season, was crucial for Brighton's fourth win in the last five games, a result that elevates the team to eighth place in the table. Despite his excellent form, being the English player with the most goals in the competition, Welbeck was surprisingly overlooked by Thomas Tuchel in the 35-player squad for the England national team announced on Friday. For Liverpool, this result marks a negative milestone. The last time the Reds lost so many games in a single Premier League season was in 2015/16. This defeat puts the team at risk of being overtaken by Chelsea, who face Everton, potentially dropping to sixth place. The start of the match at the Amex Stadium was delayed by 15 minutes due to a nearby traffic accident. When the game finally began, Brighton took the lead after a mistake by Giorgi Mamardashvili, who was replacing the injured Alisson in goal for Liverpool. The goalkeeper made a poor pass, and following the throw-in, a cross from Ferdi Kadioglu found Diego Gómez, who headed it to Welbeck for the goal. Still in the first half, Liverpool equalized due to an error from the opposing defense: Lewis Dunk attempted to head the ball back to his goalkeeper, Bart Verbruggen, but Milos Kerkez brilliantly anticipated and executed a precise lob into the net. A stunning goal! However, Brighton started the second half stronger and regained the lead. Yankuba Minteh crossed into the area, where Jack Hinshelwood cushioned the ball for Danny Welbeck, who did not miss and scored again, with the goal validated by VAR, albeit by mere millimeters. The home team could have extended their lead, but Mamardashvili made several important saves. On the other side, Liverpool still threatened through Curtis Jones, Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo, but could not find the net again. This result contrasts with Liverpool's recent emphatic victory over Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League but confirms their poor form in the league, where they have only earned one point in the last three games. Slot's team also suffered a setback with the injury of Hugo Ekitiké, who left early in the game after a clash with James Milner. After the international break, Liverpool will travel to Manchester City for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on April 4. Meanwhile, Brighton will not play again until April 11, facing Burnley away in the Premier League.
Liverpool Danny Welbeck remains central to this story.
Liverpool Danny Welbeck remains central to this story.
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