‘Soft’ – Stephen Warnock takes aim at Liverpool star who ‘cost his side’ against Fenerbahce

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Stephen Warnock criticized Liverpool's Alisson Becker for a 'soft goal' conceded against Fenerbahce, saying the goalkeeper's lack of concentration cost his side. Warnock felt Alisson should have come to claim the ball from the cross that led to Fenerbahce's equalizer. The former Liverpool defender made these comments on MOTD: UEFA Champions League for BBC Sport. Alisson was hesitant in coming for the ball.

Fenerbahce equalized twice against Liverpool, with the second equalizer coming from a cross that Alisson Becker failed to claim. Archie Brown scored the equalizing goal after Alisson was hesitant to come for the ball. Cody Gakpo's attempted headed clearance went backwards, and Dominik Szoboszlai failed to cover, allowing Brown to score. The goal was considered a collective mistake by Liverpool.

Liverpool lost to Fenerbahce after the home side scored the winning goal through Vedat Muriqi's header. The Reds had taken the lead twice through Trey Nyoni and Alexander Isak, but Fenerbahce equalized twice. Liverpool's defensive mistakes led to Fenerbahce's goals. The loss was Liverpool's second consecutive defeat in November.