Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool won’t be a title contender this year, according to Alan Shearer.
The all-time leading scorer in the Premier League told Match of the Day 2 that, defensively speaking, Liverpool leaves him ‘not sure’.
The Reds managed a 2-2 draw against a Brighton team that allowed six goals the week before on Sunday, only hours after Manchester City lost at Arsenal.
There is no question as to what the forward line generates. Again, everything the squad accomplished in the final third was driven by Mohammed Salah.
However, Liverpool has only managed to keep one clean sheet after eight Premier League games, which is just insufficient for a squad that aspires to contend for the top spot.
Although the midfield is beginning to settle, Gary Neville mentioned that the defensive brain is lacking in the centre of the park.
Liverpool’s prospects of winning the Premier League
Shearer remarked, “I’m not confident about Liverpool’s defence.
“I’m not changing my mind; I believe Arsenal and City will once again be the two front-runners. They might remain there for a while, but in the end, I believe Arsenal and City will be in contention.”
Liverpool’s dissonance
Defensive lapses, red cards, or unfamiliar faces still getting used to each other are all examples. Liverpool does currently appear to be lacking in rhythm.
The offensive is clear to watch and capable of overwhelming any side; all the defence needs is consistency.
Fortunately, there are three points between fourth-placed Liverpool and the league leaders Tottenham, so there is still time for the squad to turn things around.