Liverpool’s title defence appears to be in tatters after a dramatic loss to AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening.
Trailing 2-0 early on, Arne Slot’s side showed great character to level the match late in the second half.
However, a defensive lapse in the final moments allowed Adli to snatch all three points for the Cherries. The result leaves Liverpool well adrift of the leading pack in fourth place.
To add to their woes, the Merseysiders lost Joe Gomez to injury in the first half, leaving Virgil van Dijk as the club’s only available senior center-back.
With a Champions League clash against Qarabag FK looming on Wednesday, Slot faces a significant selection headache.
Liverpool’s domestic form has been a major concern in the new year, with the team struggling to replicate the defensive solidity of their previous campaign.