This. Lacks technique to play for possession side on a top level. Pep's been successfully hiding his deficiencies all season, playing KW mostly as a right centerback in a trio. But he still gets exposed against top pressing sides.Well but that's not the point I feel.
He is always working hard, physicality and energy is not the problem.
His ball control just isn't good enough. He offers nothing in the build-up.
When he rushes into some free space he has no idea what to do next, stops and passes back or sideways.
That's what he is. Good enough against most PL sides.
Better sides exactly know him and are happy to see him on the ball in our build-up, sadly.
Replaceable? Please.
Best in the world.
Guys played way too much this season, a player that explosive needs a rest now and again. With Mendy back I expect he will be able to rotate with Dani more.
He's had a great season but seems like he's a hit the wall now. He's not a good enough player for the amount of possession he gets.
That's why Klopp switched Salah. He knew he was vulnerable with quick possession.Needs to spend preseason working non stop on his passing because it’s fucking woeful and puts him and us in trouble at least once a game.
Has loads of positive attributes though so hopefully not a lost cause just yet.