"Despite an underwhelming 2025/26 season, there have been a couple of bright spots, including the play of striker Davis Keillor-Dunn-the 28-year-old Englishman has 11 goals in 21 matches-and captain and center-midfielder Luca Connell; the physical 24-year-old, though he has just 2 goals (8 shots on target) and 2 assists in 20 games, leads the team in chances created-this includes an 83.3% successful pass percentage and an xG of 1.05."
"When a weakened top-flight club faces off against a lower-tier side, it can sometimes be tough to tell exactly where the former stands. But that could not be said in this one. Despite the final score, for the first 80 minutes of regular time, the Reds showed us who they have been all season: a disjointed and vulnerable mess. Barnsley"
Liverpool advanced 4-1 past Barnsley in the FA Cup third round, but the comfortable scoreline masked a shaky performance. Offensive flair appeared alongside defensive scares and a puzzling moment from Dominik Szoboszlai. For roughly 80 minutes the Reds looked disjointed and vulnerable, even with rotation in the starting XI that included Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, and 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha, who impressed with ball skills. Barnsley have struggled defensively this season but possess attacking threats like Davis Keillor-Dunn. Captain Luca Connell leads chances created but missed the match due to suspension. Manager Arne Slot appeared under pressure during the tie.
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