Alberto
Moreno – a player who attracts criticism and controversy, but yet a constant
figure on manager Jurgen Klopp’s team-sheet, but why?
The £12
million purchase was deemed the answer to all of Liverpool’s left-back
problems, and a sensational debut goal seemed to reassure any doubt within the
Kop faithful.
However,
three years down the line and the 25-year-old has split opinion regarding his
ability, with his defensive attributes also brought into question.
Despite The
Reds shipping 12 goals in the eight fixtures Moreno has featured, the Spaniard
who at one point looked to be the next figure offloaded – now looks a mainstay
at Anfield.
Second
chances are a rarity in the football world, yet Klopp seems to have granted his
now first choice left-back a stay of execution, a decision that seems to be
paying off.
With five
wins, two draws and one defeat in the matches Moreno has played, the Spaniard
looks to be a key player in his manager’s continuing plans.
What may be
the full-back’s saving grace is by no means his defensive statistics, but his
attacking positives which rival any opponent around the Premier League.
Totalling
six chances created, Moreno has proven himself to be a valuable asset to Klopp’s
attack hungry reds, a positive yet worrying stat for some.
Despite
adding an extra slice of firepower to an already impressive collection of attacking
talent, his defensive ability may be less than a worry as first thought.
A
respectable 75% of his tackles have been won, a stat matched by both Chelsea’s Marcos
Alonso and Benjamin Mendy.
With just
four starts in the Premier League under his belt it seems that Moreno may
finally be getting to grips with the fast-paced English game as he is beginning
to show the form that warranted his steep price-tag.
However,
with Summer signing Andy Robertson breathing down his neck, and with James
Milner and Joe Gomez capable replacements, he looks to be in a continuing fight
for his position.
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