
Sport
Share
Published 23:02 13 Sept 2017 BST

But there are some bare facts which can't be ignored. Dunphy said it himself, "this guy isn't idiot". And he's right, Klopp isn't an idiot but why on earth can't he see what everyone else sees in Alberto Moreno?
Why wouldn't he keep playing Milner there if he didn't want to sign anyone? Why would he not just play his bloody signing Andy Robertson is he was going to sign him?
And why, for the love of Christ, when you're so obviously improving Liverpool in some ways, would you not go about solving the defensive problems right across that entire unit, the same problems that have been there for far too long?
https://twitter.com/JOE_co_uk/status/908078642785333248
The Van Dijk deal fell through, okay. What was the next alternative? Klopp spotted that they needed a centre back but just didn't think they needed one that much. They've needed a goalkeeper ever since they allowed Pepe Reina out the gates and the Spaniard is still only 35. He could've been playing all these years they've been floundering around from mishap to catastrophe but, like most seasons, Liverpool never identify those urgent crisis points.
Klopp deserves some credit for what he's done already with this group but he equally deserves criticism for failing to deal with the big issues at hand.
He'll have been Liverpool manager for two years come next month and they look no stronger in the backline.
After their 2-2 draw with Sevilla, Eamon Dunphy was on Irish TV, and was at a loss to explain the inaction on the German's part. Sorting the defence is the easiest, most fundamental thing in the game - but Klopp doesn't seem to want to do it. And the RTE panel's judgement was fully justified on Wednesday night.
https://twitter.com/RTEsoccer/status/908074426649927680Explore more on these topics:
Sport
Quiz: Name all 48 qualified teams at the 2026 World Cup
It’s been the biggest tournament ever! The 2026 World Cup is now just days from completion, so it’s time we take stock and look back at what have been a truly historic five weeks of footballing action. When the first fixtures kicked off in early June, there were 48 teams still in the tournament, ready […]
Sport
3 days ago
Pep Guardiola’s England U-turn: The truth behind the FA’s manager search
Pep talk gone wrong Pep Guardiola reportedly came close to taking over as England manager before Thomas Tuchel was ultimately appointed. According to The Athletic, the Football Association had reached a verbal agreement with Guardiola after Gareth Southgate stepped down. However, the move never went ahead after Guardiola reportedly changed his mind, leaving the FA […]
Sport
3 days ago
New footage shows the real reason Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina star after World Cup heartbreak
Sport