Former Liverpool star Steve Nicol has hit out at Thiago Alcantara’s defensive abilities - and questioned a decision by Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds ’ poor start to the season continued on Sunday when they were beaten 3-2 by Arsenal. Despite goals from Darwin Nunez and Roberto Firmino, an early Gabriel Martinelli strike and a Bukayo Saka brace handed the Reds a defeat in the capital.
Jurgen Klopp opted to go with the same line-up that had beaten Rangers a few days earlier in the Champions League. Thiago started in a midfield two alongside Jordan Henderson, with the German utilising four forwards in North London.