One person only got one point after 4 matches in the Premier League, the other once won the league right in the first season. But when Richarlison scored in injury time at Anfield, the person under greater pressure was Arne Slot.
While coach Igor Tudor jumped up and punched his hand into the air to celebrate, Slot could only shake his head unbelievably. That late equalizer not only caused Liverpool to drop the victory but also made the dissatisfaction around Anfield increasing.
Liverpool conceding another goal in the last minute will certainly lead to boos, but the disappointment of the audience actually appeared before that. The home team's performance was unconvincing and they only took the lead thanks to a goalkeeper's mistake.
Dominik Szoboszlai continued to prove himself to be one of the most dangerous free-kick experts in the Premier League. His powerful and curved free kick in the first half was very beautiful, but goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario should have done better, even just moving reasonably could catch the ball neatly.
However, Szoboszlai has reason to celebrate. That was his fourth goal from direct free kicks this season, and the Hungarian midfielder's joy was mixed with a bit of annoyance when he once again had to play as a right-back.
This decision came from Slot's squad arrangement, when Jeremie Frimpong was pushed up to replace Mohamed Salah's position, while young talent Rio Ngumoha played on the left wing.
Ngumoha - only 17 years old - plays energetically and is one of Liverpool's rare bright spots. Although sometimes unstable and handling incorrectly, this young player still excites Anfield fans. Every time he touches the ball, the stands echo with cheers, as if The Kop have found a future star.
However, not all of Ngumoha's plays were successful. There were situations where he chose the wrong plan or lacked composure in finishing. But with a Liverpool still struggling to regain form, the 17-year-old player's performance was still outstanding.
However, the turning point of the match came when Salah was brought on in the last half hour of the match. The Egyptian striker had many opportunities from counter-attacks and looked like he was about to score.
But contrary to his usual killer instinct, Salah showed a lack of decisiveness in finishing situations. He switched from instinctive play to hesitation, and Liverpool had to pay the price for that.
In the final minutes, defender Andy Robertson could not clear the ball decisively in the penalty area. From that chaotic situation, Randal Kolo Muani had an assist for Richarlison to finish and equalize.
This is Liverpool's eighth goal conceded in the 90th minute or later in the Premier League this season. Notably, all of this caused them to lose victory or points.
At Anfield, Liverpool also dropped 7 points from the leading positions. For a team once famous for its bravery and ability to finish the match, this number is a serious warning.
It is not surprising that the final whistle sounded along with boos from the stands. This is a clear sign that Liverpool fans' patience is gradually running out.
I still believe that with the current player quality, we will find matches where things go more smoothly. But honestly, that is not what we have done for most of this season" - Slot admitted.
