Salah rescues point for Liverpool in 1-1 draw at Fulham

Mohamed Salah converted a 79th-minute penalty to earn Liverpool a point from a sloppy display in a 1-1 draw at Fulham in Premier League on Sunday. champions looked like y were heading for second loss of ir title defense when a free-kick attempt at goal by Georginio Wijnaldum struck outstretched elbow of Aboubakar Kamara in defensive wall.

A spot kick was awarded and, although Salah struck his attempt close to Alphonse Areola down middle, Fulham goalkeeper was unable to keep ball out. Bobby De Cordova-Reid gave Fulham lead in 25th minute with a fierce, angled shot from right, one of a series of openings created by home team in a one-sided first half.

Before that, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker had produced smart saves to deny Ivan Cavaleiro and, twice, Ademola Lookman as visitors’ defense was opened up time and again. It was kind of performance that appeared to show a lengning injury list might be catching up with champions.

Diogo Jota and back-up left back Kostas Tsimikas are latest players to add to list of absentees after getting hurt on Champions League duty in midweek — Jurgen Klopp said Jota could be missing for up to two months — and Joel Matip had to be substituted at halftime because of a suspected back issue.

With Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez already out with long-term injuries, Matip was Klopp’s only senior, fit center back. Liverpool played second half with two central midfielders — Fabinho and captain Jordan Henderson — at center back.Liverpool ended 12th round of games in second place, tied on 25 points with leader Tottenham.

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