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Liverpool news: Phil Neville makes stunning claim about Jurgen Klopp’s side
LIVERPOOL’S defence is the quality of a relegation fighting team.
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That is the stunning opinion of former Manchester United player Phil Neville.
Liverpool’s defence is once again under scrutiny after they gave up a 3-0 lead over Sevilla on Tuesday to draw 3-3 in the Champions League.
Alberto Moreno came in for heavy criticism with Roy Keane describing his defending as ‘pure madness’.
And in the Premier League, Liverpool have conceded 17 goals, which is the joint second highest of clubs in the top half of the table.
Liverpool lost a 3-0 lead to Sevilla
But the four defenders and the goalkeeper are probably the bottom, relegation type team
Liverpool’s defensive woes are in stark contrast to their attacking prowess, as they boast one of the most fearsome units going forward.
They have scored three or more goals in 10 of their 20 games in all competitions.
And summer signing Mohamed Salah is their top goalscorer with 14 goals.
Liverpool host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday and though Neville was full of praise of the Reds attack, he was damning in his assessment of the defence.
Alberto Moreno was criticised for his defending
He told Premier League Productions: “The front six could win the Premier League.
“But the four defenders and the goalkeeper are probably the bottom, relegation type team. It is a team divided into two.
“Brilliant going forward with exciting players, Salah is probably the signing of the season.
“But in defence I just despair sometimes.”
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