Paul Merson stunned by ’embarrassing’ moment in Liverpool win over AC Milan

Arne Slot’s charges came from behind to run out 3-1 winners at AC Milan and give Arne Slot the perfect 46th birthday present.

Admittedly, it looked like Liverpool were set for another difficult day at the office after Christian Pulisic broke the deadlock after just three minutes.

However, the Reds equalised in the 23rd minute thanks to Ibrahima Konate’s unmarked header from Cody Gakpo’s free kick delivery.

Then, on 41 minutes, Virgil van Dijk put the Reds 2-1 up thanks to a header – yet again unmarked – from a Kostas Tsimikas corner.

Paul Merson stunned by how easily Liverpool scored their second
Paul Merson couldn’t believe what he saw from the Rossoneri back line as the Liverpool captain put his side in the lead.

Merson said on Soccer Special: “Five yards out, free header. It’s embarrassing. Honestly, you’ve never seen anything like this.”

Although Milan threatened to get back into the game in the second half, Liverpool held out and went on to add a third to make sure of victory.

Gakpo got into a great position to deliver a cross which Reds teammate Dominik Szoboszlai instinctively poked home with his knee.

“Game over and what a good goal,” Merson said after the Hungary international’s effort.

How the media rated Virgil van Dijk display for Liverpool v Milan
The Liverpool Echo gave Van Dijk an 8 out of 10 rating for his efforts on the night.

‘Looked largely untroubled throughout with Alvaro Morata keen to stay away from one-on-one battles,’ they wrote.

‘Could do little about the goal. Towering header gave Liverpool the lead they deserved.’

LiverpoolWorld also went with 8 out of 10 for the Dutch colossus.

‘He had no issues… and his header for the second was a bullish and no-nonsense moment of quality that was a real captain’s goal,’ they wrote.