Liverpool win vs Darmstad flags concern as Klopp urged to alter switch plans

Aug 08, 2023 at 1:01 AM
Liverpool win vs Darmstad flags concern as Klopp urged to alter switch plans

soundly beat Bundesliga facet Darmstadt 3-1 within the closing pre-season fixture earlier than their Premier League opener in opposition to Chelsea on August 13. Although the Reds seemed good on the assault, their backline left rather a lot to be desired on the Deepdale Stadium.

Liverpool received off to a flying begin with Dominik Szoboszlai and Diogo Jota placing the Reds 2-0 up contained in the opening eight minutes. However, moments later the Liverpool defence was caught sleeping as a easy ball excessive to Mathias Honsak beat the offside lure with the Austrian ahead capable of get clear by means of on aim to half the deficit with a tidy brace.

Luis Diaz would reply with an audacious flick from a Szoboszlai nook to make it 3-1 within the second half. But many followers had been nonetheless involved concerning the aim they’d conceded within the opening 10 minutes. Taking to social media of their lots, supporters urged and the Liverpool board to focus their consideration on bringing in additional reinforcements on the again.

Klopp appears intent on rebuilding his midfield this summer season with Alexis MacAllister and Szoboszlai just lately coming by means of the door whereas the Reds press on with their pursuit of ‘s Romeo Lavia. Yet many followers really feel a brand new centre-back is required greater than one other midfielder.

One fan (@chandemuba) tweeted: “Huge embarrassment! Pay the money and move on for a defender! Liverpool is leaking goals like ….what! Last season and this pre-season still suffering same disease!”

Another (@john17295) wrote: “This Liverpool team will struggle this season. Defence is still all over the shop. A very poor summer transfer policy by our owners. FSG OUT!!!”

A 3rd (@Darren88Buckley) stated: “The ease at which teams are still repeatedly getting in behind Liverpool’s defence by simple balls over the top is negligent to say the least. Klopp as much as FSG has to take responsibility as nothing is being done on and off the pitch to solve these glaring issue.”

Meanwhile, a fourth (@LJ2774095075991) added: “Liverpool should really focus on signing a world class defender, otherwise it’ll be a rollercoaster season with no silverware, fix that defence and this team will be special.”