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Liverpool vs Lyon | Liverpool fell to a 3-1 defeat to Lyon

By December 12, 2022No Comments

Liverpool vs Lyon Highlights: Liverpool returned to action with a loss as they beaten 3-1 by Lyon in the 1st of their 2 mid-season friendlies in Dubai Super Cup. Read the full highlights in detail.

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Liverpool vs Lyon

Liverpool vs Lyon Highlights

Liverpool stained their return to action with a disappointing result as they were beaten 3–1 by Lyon in the first of their 2 mid-season friendlies.

Earlier in the week, the Reds traveled to Dubai for training camp but were hit with a devastating blow when Luis Diaz has forced to head back to the UK due to a setback in his knee injury recovery.

Even though seven players were away at the World Cup, Klopp could still select a potent starting lineup that featured Joel Matip, who was back from his absence.

Fabio Carvalho scored Liverpool’s opening goal in the first minute after a defender deflected Mohamed Salah’s shot into his path.

In the 14th minute, it appeared they would double their lead, but Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes expertly saved Salah’s penalty.

Harvey Elliott had to be replaced 15 minutes later due to an injury after leaving the field with his head in his hands. This gave Liverpool and Klopp pause.

In the 41st minute, Caoimhin Kelleher and Andy Robertson made a mistake that allowed Lyon to regain control of the game. Alexandre Lacazette took advantage to score to tie the score.

At halftime and after the break, both teams made numerous adjustments. Naby Keita made another comeback for Liverpool and played the final 30 minutes.

After the half, the Ligue 1 squad emerged significantly stronger. They went on to win the game justly with further goals from the vivacious Bradley Barcola and another from Alexandre Lacazette.

Despite the sad outcome for Klopp and Liverpool, the workout was crucial to improve their match fitness as they return to competitive play on December 22.

According to Klopp, who confirmed this after the game, Elliott has substituted as a precaution. With some World Cup participants returning, Liverpool should have been better prepared to play AC Milan on Friday.

Liverpool vs Lyon | Goals | Dubai Super Cup Result

★ Liverpool: Carvalho (1st min)
★ Lyon: Lacazette (41st min)
★ Lyon: Barcola (65th min)
★ Lyon: Lacazette (83rd min)

Liverpool vs Lyon result | Elliott injury swipe a concern

Liverpool’s early-season troubles may not have been entirely the result of injuries, but they were undoubtedly a significant contributing factor.

Harvey Elliott leaving the field in the first half of this game shaking his head was not particularly promising.

The Reds could do without the young player missing any time on the field because he was one of the highlights of the 1st half of this season.

Carvalho makes a defense for his position

A void on the left side of the attack still exists after Liverpool suffered the harsh shock of losing Luis Diaz to injury once more and with Diogo Jota out until at least February.

Before the break, Darwin Nunez played in that position, but you believe the Uruguayan would benefit more from playing as a center forward.

That makes it more likely that opportunities will present themselves for someone like Carvalho, who could not have done more to establish a strong case than to score this early.

The young man will be hoping that this is the beginning of a significant post-World Cup phase for him personally.

Liverpool vs Lyon | Match Report | Mid-season friendly | Dubai Super Cup

  • 1st min Goal – Salah tries to swerve behind a Firmino pass, but he cannot handle it, which luckily rebounds into Carvalho’s path and is tapped into an empty goal by Carvalho. Liverpool takes the lead in the opening minute.
  • 14th min – Penalty to Liverpool – Firmino beats Gusto to Salah’s pass behind the Lyon defense, and he then takes a clip that prompts the referee to point to the spot.As Lopes dives to his left, Salah advances into the middle of the goal and kicks the ball away.
  • 41st min Goal – A mix-up between Kelleher and Robertson results in neither player dealing with a harmless ball in behind, leaving the Frenchman with an empty net to tap. A leveling up by Lacazette.
  • 65th Goal – To set it up, Cherki displays excellent footwork, dodging three or four challenges in the box before passing the ball to Barcola for a precise finish at the far post. The first goal brought Lyon into the lead.
  • 83rd min Goal – Finally, Lyon scores their goal. After Adrian denies Kumbedi in a one-on-one position, it comes from Lacazette fiercely slams the ball home.

    • Liverpool vs Lyon | Full Squads | Dubai Super Cup

    Lineup Liverpool

    Kelleher, Milner, Matip, Gomez, Robertson, Thiago, Bajcetic, Elliott, Salah, Firmino, Carvalho.

    Liverpool Substitutions

    Adrian, Mrozek, Davies, Keita, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tsimikas, Ramsay, Clark, Phillips, Doak, Cain, Quansah, Corness, Stewart, Chambers, Frauendorf.

    Line-up Lyon

    Lopes, Gusto, Diomande, Lukeba, Henrique, Thiago Mendes, Caqueret, Tolisso, Aouar, Dembele, Alexandre Lacazette.

    Lyon Substitutions

    Riou, Bonnevie, Da Silva, Kumbedi, Laaziri, Sarr, Lepenant, Faivre, Reine-Adelaide, Barcola, Cherki, Tete.

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