Liverpool succumbed in the 90+4th minute.

The dramatic defeat at Bournemouth not only ended Liverpool's unbeaten run, but also exposed persistent problems in Arne Slot's system, particularly in defense.

Liverpool conceded the decisive goal in the 94th minute, when Amine Adli unleashed a shot almost at the very end of the match. It was a bitter end for the visitors, in a game where they had repeatedly put themselves in difficult positions.

For Bournemouth, the late goal was a reward for their perseverance, especially considering that Andoni Iraola's side had only won their fourth Premier League match since the beginning of October.

In the Premier League matchday 23 game on the morning of January 25th, Liverpool started shakily and conceded two goals in just seven minutes in the first half. In the second half, manager Arne Slot adjusted his system and made substitutions. These efforts were rewarded with a spectacular long-range goal in the 80th minute from Dominik Szoboszlai, leveling the score at 2-2 and restoring control of the game in the final minutes.

However, just as Liverpool were gaining momentum, a mistake occurred. Centre-back Joe Gomez suffered an injury at the very moment Bournemouth were launching an attack, leaving the visitors playing with ten men for a few minutes. From that chaotic situation, Bournemouth scored the decisive goal, ending all of Liverpool's hopes.

This defeat ended Liverpool's 13-match unbeaten run across all competitions, which had begun in mid-November. In their last five Premier League matches, they have only managed four points. Notably, Mohamed Salah continued his underwhelming performance in his second consecutive start since the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while the wingers failed to create the necessary impact.

In defense, Virgil van Dijk made a mistake leading to the first goal conceded, although he also scored Liverpool's equalizer with a header. Throughout the match, the Dutch center-back had to partner with three different defenders, clearly reflecting the instability in the back line.

For Bournemouth, this victory holds great morale. The Vitality Stadium side have earned seven points in their last three matches and climbed to 13th place. Despite missing several key players due to injury, Iraola's team has remained disciplined and made good use of crucial moments.

For Liverpool, the last-minute defeat was more than just a slip-up. It raises questions about squad depth, defensive capabilities, and the team's resilience under Arne Slot, as the season enters a more demanding phase.

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