Another day, another reckless Alberto Moreno challenge, and Reds legend Steve Nicol has a simple message for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: Get rid of Moreno ASAP.
After Moreno's ridiculous lunge gave Arsenal a penalty, Nicol scathed:
"Message to Klopp: get Moreno off NOW. His basics of defending are non-existent.
Unfortunately, Moreno stayed on the field, and his positional indiscipline then (indirectly) led to Arsenal's opening goal.
For many Liverpool fans, I imagine that 'Get Moreno off NOW' almost certainly translates to 'Get Moreno OUT now', and I doubt many tears will be shed if Klopp now relegates him to the bench.
Liverpool got away with it today, but if Moreno is allowed an extended run at left-back, it's an utter inevitability that he will cost the club goals and/or points at some point in the season.
Prior to the game, I called for Ragnar Klavan to be played at left-back, and although that wasn't really possible today (due to the absence of Joel Matip), I'm convinced that the Estonian is a far superior option at left-back (a role he played many times for Augsburg).
Reckless tackles are not part of Klavan's defensive DNA; he is calm and composed under pressure, and doesn't take unnecessary risks, which is precisely what Liverpool need right now from the full-back positions.
On a related note: Why can't Klopp coach Moreno's recklessness out of him? He must surely be aware of Moreno's propensity for ridiculous, lunging tackles, and it should surely be a top coaching priority to eradicate this part of his game.
If Klopp can't change this aspect of Moreno's game, then he has to stop playing him. It's that simple.
After Moreno's ridiculous lunge gave Arsenal a penalty, Nicol scathed:
"Message to Klopp: get Moreno off NOW. His basics of defending are non-existent.
Unfortunately, Moreno stayed on the field, and his positional indiscipline then (indirectly) led to Arsenal's opening goal.
For many Liverpool fans, I imagine that 'Get Moreno off NOW' almost certainly translates to 'Get Moreno OUT now', and I doubt many tears will be shed if Klopp now relegates him to the bench.
Liverpool got away with it today, but if Moreno is allowed an extended run at left-back, it's an utter inevitability that he will cost the club goals and/or points at some point in the season.
Prior to the game, I called for Ragnar Klavan to be played at left-back, and although that wasn't really possible today (due to the absence of Joel Matip), I'm convinced that the Estonian is a far superior option at left-back (a role he played many times for Augsburg).
Reckless tackles are not part of Klavan's defensive DNA; he is calm and composed under pressure, and doesn't take unnecessary risks, which is precisely what Liverpool need right now from the full-back positions.
On a related note: Why can't Klopp coach Moreno's recklessness out of him? He must surely be aware of Moreno's propensity for ridiculous, lunging tackles, and it should surely be a top coaching priority to eradicate this part of his game.
If Klopp can't change this aspect of Moreno's game, then he has to stop playing him. It's that simple.
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