Martin Keown advises Jurgen Klopp on how to fix Liverpool’s defence ahead of Chelsea clash

Martin Keown advises Jurgen Klopp on how to fix Liverpool’s defence ahead of Chelsea clash

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have conceded 17 goals in 12 Premier League matches (Picture: Getty) Martin..

Arsenal legend tells Jurgen Klopp how to fix Liverpool's defence ahead of Chelsea clash
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have conceded 17 goals in 12 Premier League matches (Picture: Getty)

Martin Keown has advised Jurgen Klopp on how to fix Liverpool’s leaky defence ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with reigning champions Chelsea.

The Reds have conceded 17 goals in 12 league games this season and surrendered a three-goal lead in the Champions League draw at Sevilla in midweek.

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‘If you are Chelsea and you go 2-0 down to Liverpool, you still know there will be nervousness around Anfield because of their defensive frailties,’ former Arsenal defender Keown told the Daily Mail.

‘Get a goal and you’re back in the game. This should not be happening. Right at the start of the season, the issue was apparent.

Arsenal legend tells Jurgen Klopp how to fix Liverpool's defence ahead of Chelsea clash
The Reds train ahead of Saturday’s home match against Chelsea (Picture: Getty)

‘Liverpool conceded a stoppage-time equaliser at Watford in August and drew 3-3 – just like against Sevilla on Tuesday.’

Joe Gomez, who joined Liverpool from Charlton in 2015, has made 13 appearances for the Reds this season but Keown believes Klopp should be utilising him in a different way.

‘When it comes to building a defence, it is important you get the partnership right with your central defenders. That is the real foundation of the team,’ he added.

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‘Joe Gomez is in the team, but Klopp has to allow him to play in the middle. He played well for England in their three-man central defence, but then is being asked to play full back for his club.

‘I know Klopp believes in him, but the earlier you are allowed to play in your preferred position the better.

Arsenal legend tells Jurgen Klopp how to fix Liverpool's defence ahead of Chelsea clash
Martin Keown is an admirer of England defender Joe Gomez (Picture: Getty)

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‘If Klopp can sew up the middle of his defence then a lot of Liverpool’s problems will disappear.’

While Liverpool go into Saturday’s fixture having let a three-goal cushion slip against Sevilla, Chelsea have won four straight league games and smashed Qarabag 4-0 on Wednesday.

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