Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Southampton advanced them to the FA Cup quarterfinals, but there was still a chance for the visitors to change the outcome at Anfield.
The Southampton manager, Russell Martin, lamented missing opportunities at Anfield and stated his team’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool was not a fair reflection of the match.
With the win, Liverpool guaranteed their spot in the FA Cup quarterfinals. The next round matchup will be at Old Trafford against Manchester United thanks to goals from Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas in the first half.
However, the visitors had the power to drastically alter the situation. Caoimhín Kelleher continued from where he left off at Wembley on Sunday, making several crucial saves in addition to Kamaldeen Sulemana’s post-hit.
The Championship team, who were demoted from the Premier League less than a year ago, performed admirably and demonstrated why they should be considered for an early return to the top division in England. But in the end, the young Reds established themselves, leaving Martin to lament the chances his team lost.
Martin stated in real time on ITV Sport, “I don’t think it was a fair reflection; we had the better chances and we could have been up 2-0 before they even got close to our goal.” “It was not just promising; we exhibited true bravery, and they ought to have resulted in goals.”
“We lost, and especially by a score of 3-0, which is really frustrating. The finishing and quality are different. It’s poise, and their keeper created some incredible opportunities.
“I’ve stated that the players ought to feel incredibly proud of themselves, but those are the times when we need to score. While I’m extremely proud of us, I’m also disappointed that we didn’t win because I felt it was a great opportunity for us to advance.
“I’ll take that performance, and I want to lose by playing the way we should. We’ll be fine if we play like that for the remainder of the season.”
