Engine room is going to be in trouble Steve Nicol says Liverpool problems are due to Jurgen Klopp being forced to play 2 players
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Two wins in seven games this season
Seventh in the league
It's been a nightmare start for Liverpool 201011843 Thrashed 4-1 by Napoli Two wins in seven games this season Seventh in the league It's been a nightmare start for Liverpool https://t.co/HpBArkDNwA Milner and Elliott started against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday but far from impressed as the Merseysiders suffered an embarrassing 4-1 defeat. Following that setback, Nicol couldn't help but sympathise with Klopp amid the injury crisis that has plagued his midfield. "There's no question, you have to sympathise with Liverpool as far as the injuries (are concerned)," the Scotsman told ESPN FC. The former Liverpool defender went on to explain how dependence on Elliot and Milner is making things difficult for Klopp's side. Football on BT Sport@btsportfootballA 4-1 thrashing to Napoli sees Liverpool equal their worst ever defeat in the Champions League
#UCL33530A 4-1 thrashing to Napoli sees Liverpool equal their worst ever defeat in the Champions League #UCL https://t.co/LqQ9TrFNB0 He said: "You're having to play James Milner, who signed a contract basically to be able to give other players a rest and come on for half an hour. That's what James Milner signed a new contract for, and that's why they asked him to do it. Nicol continued: "But he's having to play in your biggest game of the season, and Harvey Elliott is a rookie. This guy is learning his trade, and so when you've got two of your midfielders in the position they're in, one with no experience and one with too much experience, then the engine room is going to be in trouble."
Engine room is going to be in trouble - Steve Nicol says Liverpool problems are due to Jurgen Klopp being forced to play 2 players
By Jidonu Mauyon Modified 09 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Liverpool manager - Jurgen Klopp Liverpool have been far below their usual level since the new campaign kicked off, struggling in recent games. Former Reds defender Steve Nicol has opined that the team is suffering because of manager Jurgen Klopp's dependence on James Milner and Harvey Elliott in midfield. With injuries to Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, Liverpool have been forced to rely on Milner and Elliot to partner Fabinho in the centre. However, their efforts haven't been enough, with the Reds struggling to control proceedings in midfield. B/R Football@brfootball Thrashed 4-1 by NapoliTwo wins in seven games this season
Seventh in the league
It's been a nightmare start for Liverpool 201011843 Thrashed 4-1 by Napoli Two wins in seven games this season Seventh in the league It's been a nightmare start for Liverpool https://t.co/HpBArkDNwA Milner and Elliott started against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday but far from impressed as the Merseysiders suffered an embarrassing 4-1 defeat. Following that setback, Nicol couldn't help but sympathise with Klopp amid the injury crisis that has plagued his midfield. "There's no question, you have to sympathise with Liverpool as far as the injuries (are concerned)," the Scotsman told ESPN FC. The former Liverpool defender went on to explain how dependence on Elliot and Milner is making things difficult for Klopp's side. Football on BT Sport@btsportfootballA 4-1 thrashing to Napoli sees Liverpool equal their worst ever defeat in the Champions League
#UCL33530A 4-1 thrashing to Napoli sees Liverpool equal their worst ever defeat in the Champions League #UCL https://t.co/LqQ9TrFNB0 He said: "You're having to play James Milner, who signed a contract basically to be able to give other players a rest and come on for half an hour. That's what James Milner signed a new contract for, and that's why they asked him to do it. Nicol continued: "But he's having to play in your biggest game of the season, and Harvey Elliott is a rookie. This guy is learning his trade, and so when you've got two of your midfielders in the position they're in, one with no experience and one with too much experience, then the engine room is going to be in trouble."