Liverpool looked comfortable heading into halftime with a deserved two-goal cushion, but familiar defensive cracks resurfaced after the break — and once again, a set piece proved costly.
Wolves managed to claw one back from a corner, highlighting an issue that continues to haunt the Reds this season.
The danger wasn’t cleared properly, and Hugo Bueno found himself completely unmarked inside the six-yard box. After Alisson Becker initially denied a powerful header, the loose ball fell kindly for the Wolves defender, who made no mistake from close range.
It was another avoidable moment for Liverpool — and a worrying trend. The goal marked the 12th time this campaign that Slot’s side have conceded from dead-ball situations, including corners, free kicks, and long throws.
Arne Slot has already been vocal about the issue, admitting that Liverpool’s ambitions of challenging at the top will remain unrealistic if such defensive lapses continue. With this latest setback, the warning feels more urgent than ever.
Unless swift improvements are made, Liverpool’s struggles at set pieces may continue to undermine otherwise strong performances.
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