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Liverpool news: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain slammed for not playing the Arsenal way
LIVERPOOL star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been criticised by Sky Sports pundit Alan McInally after his performance against Leicester last night.
Klopp looks utterly unimpressed by Oxlade-Chamberlain's pass
Oxlade-Chamberlain made his full debut for Liverpool in the 2-0 Carabao Cup loss at the King Power.
The England international joined the Reds for an initial £35million from Arsenal on transfer deadline day.
A big reason behind the move was his desire to play in central midfield but he is yet to be utilised there by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
McInally picked apart Oxlade-Chamberlain’s showing against the Foxes this morning.
Liverpool news: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was criticised for his performance against Leicester
He’s played at Arsenal, they like to keep the ball, they like to play, but I didn’t think that was particularly good
He says the 24-year-old did not even show the ball-keeping abilities he became accustomed to at Arsenal.
“He has undoubted, undoubted talent,” McInally said on Sky Sports of Oxlade-Chamberlain.
“But, I’m not saying he seems to keep a little bit too himself, but there’s certainly times in games where he could be better.
“Defensively Leicester were okay but I don’t remember him skinning someone or cutting inside and having a good shot.
Liverpool news: Alex Oxlade Chamberlain joined from Arsenal in the summer
“His creation from the right-hand side wasn’t particularly good.
“He got in really good positions loads of times but maybe it wasn’t the best debut for Liverpool.
“There was a couple of times when his distribution in terms of link-up play could be better.
“He’s played at Arsenal, they like to keep the ball, they like to play, but I didn’t think that was particularly good either.”
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