It was all going so well.
Leading from Daniel Sturridge’s sumptuous curling effort at the break, it seemed Liverpool were destined to leave Basel with the Europa League trophy.
That was until Alberto Moreno stepped in.
Despite carrying virtually no threat in the first half Sevilla were gifted the chance to equalise thanks to some utterly rubbish defending from Liverpool’s left-back immediately after the restart.
A weak defensive header, followed by a feeble attempt at a tackle allowed Mariano to roll the ball across the six yard box to Kevin Gameiro who was never going to miss.
Forty five minutes of superiority undone by a man doing nothing to support the theory that some full-backs are nothing more than failed wingers.
Sevilla went on to assert their grip on the game running out 3-1 winners.
Liverpool’s supporters were in no doubt as to where the blame for the defeat lay.
Albert moreno cost us this match
— The Fred Flunk (@fredflunk) May 18, 2016
https://twitter.com/Rilovic/status/733030547161767936
I've at stuck up for Moreno all season but he can fuck off now, absolute shite
— Kieran (@KD1994_) May 18, 2016
Terrible school boy defending has cost us this final Moreno can fuck off!
— Tom Ephgrave (@TomEphgrave93) May 18, 2016
https://twitter.com/robotexpression/status/733021727622586368
But hey, at least his tattoos are appreciated…
https://twitter.com/OhReallyShaqiri/status/733030588626669569
Just what is it Spanish left-backs at Liverpool, eh?
