Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott acknowledged that his team’s performance was sub-standard during their 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle.
The Reds lost the tie after Elliott conceded a penalty for handball, which Ryan Hardie converted to secure a historic victory for the League One side. Softfootball reports that Elliott accepted responsibility for the decisive moment.
Playing in a much-changed lineup, Liverpool struggled to break down a resilient Plymouth defense despite applying late pressure.
Elliott noted that while the team fought until the end, their overall display lacked the quality expected of them, making the defeat a deserved outcome of their poor showing on the day.
He explained his view by stating:
Disappointing. It wasn’t our best game at all, we all knew that on the pitch. But sometimes this is what happens in football – today we weren’t good enough. I’d say it was harsh to lose the way we did but games like this, where we don’t play as well as we should do, can go either way.
Regarding the penalty incident, Elliott argued that his arm position was natural while jumping to block the shot. He described the decision as a “kick in the teeth” but emphasized the need to move forward quickly and focus on their upcoming Premier League fixtures
