Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has faced his fair share of frustrating moments against rivals Liverpool, with fans and players alike enjoying recalling these incidents.
One notable slip-up occurred in December 2018 when Pickford misjudged a high ball, allowing Divock Origi to score a late winner in the Merseyside Derby. Another instance took place a year earlier in the FA Cup, with Virgil van Dijk scoring a late winner on his Liverpool debut, capitalizing on Pickford’s failure to claim a corner.
Liverpool players Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo, who had not made their debuts at the time, recently watched and reacted to these moments while ranking their team’s best cup goals. The duo couldn’t contain their laughter as they criticized Pickford’s errors in the clips.
Jones praised Van Dijk’s header, but Gakpo humorously questioned Pickford’s actions, asking, “What is the goalie doing, mate?” Jones joined in, repeatedly asking, “What is he doing?”
Van Dijk’s crucial goals helped break Merseyside Derby stalemates in the past, but Liverpool faced disappointment in the subsequent FA Cup round, being eliminated by West Brom.
As Liverpool continues its cup campaign this season with a home meeting against Norwich, manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledged the challenges of the Championship season and emphasized the intensity of a successful cup run. Klopp also mentioned his discussions with Norwich manager David Wagner, noting the difficulty of managing a team in the Championship. Despite the challenges, Klopp expressed enjoyment in the competition and highlighted Liverpool’s Wembley final assurance after defeating Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.