Souness hits out at one Liverpool star for having a ‘stinker’ vs Everton

Graeme Souness thinks Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold had a “stinker” in the first half of their 2-0 win over Everton on Sunday.

The Toffees frustrated the Reds for a large chunk of the Merseyside derby before Jurgen Klopp brought on Luis Diaz and Divock Origi to change the game in their favour.

Origi was involved in the build-up to Andy Robertson’s opener before he added a second with five minutes of time to play.

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Alexander Arnold has been brilliant for Liverpool this season but former Reds midfielder Souness thought he was poor in the first half against Everton.

Souness said on Sky Sports: “I thought Trent had a stinker in the first half and [Anthony] Gordon caused him some problems. When you break it down, it was a case of them not scoring early, but you have to concentrate in 90 minutes in football.”

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Sadio Mane was booked during a first-half scuffle with the Senegal international pushing Everton midfielder Allan in the face, before poking Mason Holgate’s nose.

And Souness thinks Mane was lucky not to be sent off over the incidents, the Liverpool legend said on Sky Sports: “Mane’s lucky here. He’s pushed someone, maybe actually tried to poke someone. There’s more intent than just a push.”

“That’s a stonewall penalty.”

Graeme Souness and @Carra23 both agree that Anthony Gordon should’ve been awarded a penalty