Liverpool are sat pretty at the top of the league but there are certainly still ways in which we could improve, something that Micah Richards has picked up on.
Speaking on ‘The Rest Is Football’, the former Manchester City defender said: “Even just the way Jota moves, it’s sort of like they’re sacrificing all the good of him.
“Because I like Jota but I prefer Jota off the left but Diaz is playing so well.”
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It’s a bold statement as our No.20 created the first goal and was brought down for the penalty against Wolves, making it a strong performance from him.
There’s already enough competition on the left wing and Arne Slot seems to prefer the 27-year-old as his central attacking option, over Darwin Nunez.
You can watch Richards’ comments on Jota (from 31:38) via The Rest Is Football on YouTube:
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It is hypocritical of Richards to pretend that he cares about LFC whereas he doesn’t. Whether Slot plays Jota as the goalkeeper is Slot’s bussiness. It would be sensible if it is someone who is LFC legend who has a concern about misplaying Jota not somebody who is not ousr wellwisher.
You are absolutely right
My opinion is definitely different from others Micar Richard, some how it makes sense,if Liverpool can concentrate with Darwin Nunez in central place I can assure you he will deliver, when Jorgen Klopp sign him he new what this man can deliver to Liverpool,I suggest that Slot should not waste this incredible center forward,play him oftenly and you will see what Nunez can become,he is a great player with a lot of pace, energy to perform.
I totally agree with you. I think Darwin should be given a run of games
If Richards says play him down the left then do the opposite
The guy is a complete clown
Agreed…do e opposite,he’s not a Fan of Liverpool ,not a well wisher too..YNWA!!!
Tbh, I think Diaz, Gakpo AND Nunez all operate best on the left and cutting in. Last thing we want is to add Jota there! Jota is more a CF than any of the others though Nunez can and should be able to play it. Feel sorry for Gakpo… one of the players of the Euros and can’t get a start.
I prefer Jota at no. 10 over Sobozlai.
Richard is entitled to his opinion!!
A complete player should be able to play about 2 to 3 positions comfortably and it’s a plus that Jota has got that we know.
He is the most clinical player in LFC not even Salah which earns him the right to stay in the BOX, and Richard’s wants jota to play from the left?
What happens to Diaz and Gakpo? Pls shove this….
The fact is that Jota is good 👍 but Nunez is better in that number though he (Nunez) doesn’t put balls in the nets
I totally agree with you. I think Darwin should be given a run of games. For one Darwin doesn’t lose the ball as much as our other attackers and that includes Salah
I think Nunez if he can get enough time is gooder than Jota in front.
You are right will need to work on counter attack
Also we play most of our ball possession at back
For me Liverpool need to work on more counter attack and tactical football , Liverpool need to work more hard in front line than the back .
If will build our tactics this will enable us to win any match and have more goals break through any defence and goal keeper too .