Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he is not bothered about the team conceding goals this term. The German explained that the entire team is responsible for defending and not just the backline.
This has been a common concern as the Reds are yet to keep a clean sheet in the league this term though they get goals. The manager said the team is not defending using the conventional system hence the reaction of the public. He said if any goal is conceded, it is not the problem of the defence but from those upfront, and the midfield.
The coach remains confident in the current system despite the injuries, with players having different timelines to return to full fitness. He is comfortable with the work done by the team to regain a good form that has seen them go closest to beating Manchester City for the title in two straight seasons.
They face Burnley next on Saturday as they seek to make it four wins out of four.
Despite the scare from Klopp’s earlier comments on a possible exit from Liverpool after his current deal, Fenway Sports Group are still trying to tie the manager long term. The relationship between both parties seems great but Klopp has always said he does not want to grow old on the bench.
The team is doing great, with injured players set to return and contribute. Alisson for example still remains sidelined until the end of September. The Br The team is doing great, with injured players set to return and contribute. Alisson for example still remains sidelined until the end of September azilian is expected to return to the goal post in November to take over from Adrian.
Most of the players have been tied up long term, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain the latest player to agree fresh terms with Anfield. The team is stable, and bar any major injury it is unlikely there will be any major addition this season.