By Paul Tomkins.
Based on the evidence of the past hundred-and-two days I haven’t shifted from my opinion that Jürgen Klopp inherited the core of a talented young squad that could, in time, go places; nor that it was imbalanced in a number of ways, and that it would only go places once those imbalances were addressed.
The main problem, which I’d put mostly down to Brendan Rodgers’ preferences in the transfer market (I retain the belief that he’s a good coach, but a poor judge of player), is the make-up of a squad that lacks pace, and more importantly, height. Since Klopp took over there seems to be a huge correlation between goals conceded and the height of Liverpool’s team, as you will see. A ‘big’ problem is that the one fit tall striker, Christian Benteke, is just not suited to Klopp’s style. The absence of Daniel Sturridge means the Reds don’t have that cutting edge...
While Liverpool could obviously use a few
better players, the physical shortcomings of the senior squad is what has alarmed me. Liverpool largely outplayed Manchester United today, but were undone by the tallest player on the pitch, and, at the other end, a world-class goalkeeper...
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