Andrew Robertson saves Virgil Van Dijk from humiliation as shocking Liverpool stats emerge

Liverpool are seemingly crumbling under the pressure at Anfield and the statistics show their main problems are occurring in defence.

The Reds are currently 1-0 down crystal Palace after granting Eberechi Eze within the first 15 minutes of the game.

And if it weren't for Andy Robertson's heroic defense, Jurgen KloppThe men would be two less.

He Scotland The international was forced to act after a teammate Virgil van Dijk he slipped while fighting Jean-Philippe Mateta.

The winger somehow made it back to the goal line when the French striker beat Alisson and scraped the ball off the line by the slimmest of margins.

The hosts are in trouble and some shocking statistics have emerged that show that trailing in matches is becoming an unwanted trend.

Liverpool They have now conceded the first goal in four of their last five Premier League games at Anfield.

That's all they had allowed in their previous 22 home games.

Furthermore, his defensive record throughout the year has been well below his usual standards.

After conceding against Eze, they have now conceded more goals in 2024 than their staunch rivals Everton.

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Considering the Toffees are in a relegation battle, that record is not good enough for a title contender.

Klopp's men have conceded 15 goals this year Sean DycheThe current team has let in one less with 14.

Many of those goals have also come at home, conceding in each of their last nine games at Anfield, their worst home run without a clean sheet since 1999.

The shocking defensive statistics don't end there, however, as in all competitions this season, Liverpool have conceded the first goal an incredible 23 times.

But usually the Reds are able to turn the game around.

They will be desperate to do so in this match as if they drop points they will lose their lead in the Premier League title race.

As things stand, they would drop to third place in the table, two points behind. city ​​of manchester.