Guehi Shines as Palace Stuns Liverpool in Thrilling Stoppage-Time Victory
Selhurst Park – Crystal Palace delivered a stunning blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title ambitions with a dramatic 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park,sealed by a late Eddie Nketiah strike. While the result itself is a talking point,the performance of defender Marc Guehi served as a stark reminder of a missed opportunity for the Reds.
Liverpool had previously indicated they wouldn’t pursue Guehi in the January transfer window, but their defensive vulnerabilities on display Saturday have cast doubt on that claim. The 25-year-old England international didn’t need a notable performance to highlight what was already clear: Liverpool made a meaningful error in failing to secure his signature this summer.
Palace chairman Steve Parish ultimately resisted a reported £35 million offer, answering manager Oliver Glasner’s desire to retain his key player. Had Liverpool met a speculated £40 million valuation earlier in the transfer window, Guehi could well have been facing his former club as an opponent this weekend.
the irony isn’t lost on observers. Arne Slot’s Liverpool, left reeling by Nketiah’s last-gasp goal, arguably needed Guehi’s defensive solidity more than the attacking threat of a player like Alexander Isak.
This defeat underscores the importance of defensive stability, and raises serious questions about Liverpool’s current options at the back. Guehi’s continued presence at Selhurst Park is a testament to
