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BREAKING Live from Anfield: Liverpool legend slams Liverpool stars as ‘liabilities’ despite 3-2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool may have launched their Champions League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid, but the celebrations were quickly overshadowed by scathing criticism from one of the club’s former greats.
While praising Liverpool’s attacking brilliance, the ex-Red singled out Cody Gakpo and Andrew Robertson, accusing the duo of disrupting the team’s rhythm and intensity.
“No doubt Liverpool played beautiful football and won 3-2—but those two, Gakpo and Robbo, should have been subbed off in the first half,” the legend said. “They slowed down the tempo, killed the intensity, and made it impossible for even Alexander Isak to shine. Right now, I don’t think they’re Liverpool-type players at all. They don’t fit the system, they don’t match the energy—and if this continues, they’ll drag the whole team down.”
The remarks triggered immediate debate among supporters. Robertson, one of Liverpool’s longest-serving defenders, has faced growing scrutiny for recent defensive lapses, while Gakpo’s consistency in big matches continues to divide opinion.
Social media reactions reflected the split: some fans backed the harsh assessment, while others defended the pair, citing their past contributions.
Still, the message was clear — in Europe’s toughest competition, every player must perform at the highest level. As one supporter put it: “There’s no room for passengers.”
Arne Slot’s side may have secured three vital points, but the fallout ensures that Gakpo and Robertson remain firmly under the spotlight as Liverpool chase silverware this season.
