Liverpool news: Man Utd, Chelsea also have defensive issues - Keegan
GETTY Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have been unfairly criticised, says Kevin Keegan
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has come in for heavy criticism this season as his side continue to ship easy goals - especially as he failed to bring in a much-needed centre-back in the summer. The Reds have conceded 12 goals in their opening seven Premier League games as they sit seven points behind joint-leaders Manchester City and Manchester United. But Keegan reckons the Manchester clubs, along with last season’s champions Chelsea, also have problems in defence. Both City and United have shipped just two league goals apiece, while Chelsea have conceded half as many as Liverpool so far.
I don’t think Manchester City, Manchester United or Chelsea are great defensively Kevin Keegan
“I don’t think Manchester City, Manchester United or Chelsea are great defensively. It’s not just a Liverpool problem," Keegan said. “It’s no fun being a defender. If a defender misses three tackles he’s off so it’s no wonder they are cautious. “Nowadays everything is built for teams to go forward, which is great. Who shows highlights of defending? “Yes they are conceding goals and they say it’s a bit like my (Newcastle) team, but at Liverpool fans want to see a good game of football and they want the team to have a go."
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