Liverpool have earned a dangerous free-kick in a promising position after Cody Gakpo was brought down just outside the penalty area. The Dutch forward showed great strength and control before being fouled, leaving Aston Villa’s defenders scrambling to recover.
As the referee signaled for the set piece, a brief discussion broke out among Liverpool’s players over who would take the kick. Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, and Federico Chiesa were seen standing over the ball, weighing up their options and angles. The tension inside Anfield was palpable as fans waited to see who would…