"Liverpool find themselves 2-1 down away to Bournemouth after some poor defending on both goals in today's Premier League clash. The Reds have had defensive issues for much of the season, though recently showed some signs of improvement in that department. Still, today has been far from good enough from Liverpool, with Evanilson punishing poor play by all three of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Alisson Becker to fire the Cherries into the lead in the 26th minute."
"Just seven minutes later, it was all too easy again for Bournemouth as Alex Gimenez doubled the home side's advantage. Liverpool concede two poor goals against Bournemouth See below for clips of the Bournemouth goals against Liverpool this evening, which have been described by the Athletic's James Pearce as dreadful for Arne Slot's side Evanilson slams home against Liverpool! ? pic.twitter.com/imRGtGQOEc Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 24, 2026 Alex Jimenez scores his first Bournemouth goal, 2-0! ? pic.twitter.com/yaidxtnuon Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 24, 2026 VAR check. goal given. What a torrid few minutes for Liverpool. Two dreadful goals to concede, Pearce posted on X. VAR check. goal given. What a torrid few minutes for Liverpool. Two dreadful goals to concede."
Liverpool trail Bournemouth 2-1 after conceding two avoidable goals early in the match. Defensive problems have affected Liverpool for much of the season despite recent signs of improvement. Evanilson punished a mistake involving Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Alisson Becker to open the scoring in the 26th minute. Seven minutes later Alex Jimenez doubled Bournemouth's lead when Liverpool again allowed an easy chance. A VAR review confirmed one of the goals. The two goals have been widely described as dreadful. Liverpool's defending was far from good enough in the opening exchanges.
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