Martin Skrtel and Kyriagkos on the contrary remain able centre backs and are great in the air but more often than not have been caught with “their pants down” via defensive lapses in concentration. They are also susceptible to giving penalties away as was demonstrated last year with miscalculated tackles. They do have their uses against teams that are prone to long ball tactics and where height may play a part in combating this. As seen last year Kenny employed three centre backs against Stoke and the tactical masterstroke paid dividends. One must not forget young centre back Danny Wilson, despite his tender age, some will see him as a player that may get some game time eventually, possibly in the cup competitions.
The final slot of defence that has proved an enigma to solve in recent years is the left-back position. Fabio Aurelio was re-signed in order to help fill in the slot. Emiliano Insua was sent out on loan in order to make way for Paul Konchesky who proved to be a mediocre signing of seismic proportions. Then there was the shining light of Jack Robinson, who despite being seventeen years old managed to keep Theo Walcott at bay when Liverpool squared off against the Gunners last season. With Konchesky being sold, Insua expecting to follow suit, Aurelio continually dogged by injuries and Robinson being a little inexperienced to make the step up this season a new signing is required.
After Clichy opted to sign for Man City and with Jose Enrique looking to wait for a Champions League team to sign him many Liverpool fans are hoping a speedy and solid left back will be signed to help fill a void that has been growing ever since the departure of John Arne Riise. The name Aly Cissokho has been linked but so far these have been just murmurings and nothing more. A first choice left back in his mould is required to go straight into the first team to help create a formidable yet forward thinking defence. A fully fit Fabio Aurelio will be second choice behind a newly signed left back, with Jack Robinson playing the role of understudy.
If you have any disagreements, voice your opinions on what your starting Goalkeeper and Defenders will be. Perhaps you will play with three centre backs and two wing backs. Perhaps you would drop Glen Johnson and play Martin Kelly instead to help shore up the defence. Maybe Carragher is too old and should give away to Skrtel and Agger to enable them to form a proper partnership. Or are new signings required across the board in our defence
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I hope Kelly can stay injury free this season, Kenny rates him highly so he could be an important defensive player.
I like Kelly but he won’t be first choice. f anything I see him as Carraghers natural replacement at centre back. but second choice right back will be fine for now.