Burley & Nicol ROAST Liverpool’s “Flattering” FA Cup Performance😂| Liverpool Vs Barnsley 4-1 review

Liverpool may be through in the FA Cup, but the post-match reaction tells a very different story.

Despite a 4–1 scoreline at Anfield, Craig Burley and Steve Nicol were not buying the performance — and they didn’t hold back. What should have been a comfortable, dominant FA Cup night instead exposed lingering issues that Liverpool fans have been worrying about all season: flat intensity, defensive fragility, lack of control, and a performance that simply didn’t match the result.

Barnsley, a League One side, pushed Liverpool far harder than the scoreline suggests. For long stretches, Liverpool looked nervous, slow, and predictable — needing late quality off the bench to finally put the game to bed. Burley and Nicol made it clear: this wasn’t a statement win, it was a warning sign.

The pundits questioned Liverpool’s summer recruitment, the lack of defensive reinforcement, and whether Arne Slot’s side is actually building momentum — or just surviving. From sloppy moments at the back to a midfield that struggled to impose itself, this FA Cup tie reopened uncomfortable conversations about Liverpool’s ceiling this season.

Steve Nicol highlighted how the atmosphere and performance felt flat at Anfield, while Craig Burley brutally dismantled the idea that this Liverpool side is “turning a corner.” Their verdict? A flattering scoreline masking deeper problems — and a team still searching for identity, confidence, and consistency.

This video breaks down:
• Why Burley and Nicol were unimpressed despite the 4–1 win
• How Barnsley exposed Liverpool’s weaknesses
• What this performance says about Liverpool’s season trajectory
• The growing concern around injuries, squad depth, and defense
• Why Champions League qualification may be the real target now

Winning cup games matters — but performances matter more. And according to Burley and Nicol, Liverpool have plenty to fix if they want to compete seriously on multiple fronts.

Watch the full reaction, decide for yourself, and let us know in the comments:
👉 Are Liverpool quietly improving — or just getting away with it?

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