Liverpool star singled out by Steven Gerrard after 'cruel' PSG goal
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Steven Gerrard was quick to call out one Liverpool player who he deemed at fault for PSG's opening goal against them in the Champions League on Wednesday eveningSteven Gerrard claimed that Ibrahima Konate could have been stronger in a duel with Desire Doue in the build-up to Paris Saint Germain's opening goal against Liverpool on Wednesday evening. Doue then found Vitinha in support on the inside before the ball was shifted across to Ousmane Dembele.READ MORE: Florian Wirtz explains Liverpool struggles after £116m transfer - 'I have to accept it'READ MORE: Liverpool trio at risk of suspensions ahead of Champions League clash with PSGThe Frenchman lost control while dribbling forward, with the ball once again coming out wide to Doue, who twisted and turned at the edge of the area before unleashing a flighted shot toward Mamardashvili's goal; the ball ultimately sailing over the goalkeeper and into the back of the net.While a hefty deflection on the trailing leg of Ryan Gravenberch played a major part in the shot's flight path, Gerrard picked issue with Konate's lack of strength in the tackle in the build-up.
Speaking at half-time on TNT Sports, the Liverpool legend said: "They could have been better around the half-way line, you can see PSG have dragged them out of shape."Konate could have done better winning his duel. You look at the backline now, it's all out of sync."Again, they get up to the ball quick enough, there's enough bodies.
The Georgian shot-stopper was a little far forward for Gerrard's liking, as he opined: "Maybe he could have been a foot or a yard further back, there's no reason maybe for him to be that high."It is unfortunate and probably being slightly cruel, but if you step outside of the goalkeeper's union, you can say maybe he could have been that little bit further back. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.