Two Liverpool Stars Told Their “Liverpool Careers Are Over” After Draw With Sunderland

Liverpool supporters are calling for two players to be dropped from the squad after their side’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland.

It marked yet another setback for Arne Slot’s team in the Premier League, with the defending champions now sitting eighth after 14 matches.

Sunderland went ahead through Chemsdine Talbi, whose 67th-minute strike from distance beat Alisson after taking a deflection off Virgil van Dijk. The visitors fully deserved their advantage, but it didn’t last long—Florian Wirtz’s shot, which also deflected, brought Liverpool level. However, the Premier League later ruled that the equaliser would be recorded as a Nordi Mukiele own goal, meaning Wirtz is still waiting for his first Liverpool goal.

Although Liverpool fans have grown used to disappointing results this season, their frustration with certain players continues to grow.

Ibrahima Konaté once again found himself targeted by supporters during the match, amid reports that Real Madrid have ended their interest in signing him on a free transfer next summer.

One fan wrote: “I don’t know what planet Konaté is on this season, but it’s definitely not Earth. He’s all over the place again.” Another added: “I can’t believe some of the things Konaté is doing out there.”
This comes shortly after the French defender publicly addressed criticism from Jamie Carragher over his recent performances.

“We have to take this moment on the chest,” he posted on X. “Criticism is part of football, and we’ll fight back and get through this storm.”

Konaté wasn’t the only player in the firing line. Joe Gomez also faced heavy backlash from supporters for his display.

One frustrated fan said: “Joe Gomez is the worst player I’ve ever seen for Liverpool. He’s terrible—I’m embarrassed watching him play for us. Konaté isn’t far behind.”
Another raged: “Take Gomez and Konaté out of the squad.” A third even joked: “I’d prefer Salah at right-back instead of Joe Gomez.”