Former Liverpool forward Kevin Keegan has revealed that he thinks that criticism of his former side’s defensive problems are unfair.
The Reds are currently on a frustrating run of form after having only won one out of their past several games in all competitions with defensive problems costing them victories over that period.
Manager Jurgen Kloppp has also come under intense criticism particularly after the 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City in the League as well as during the Carabao Cup elimination at the hands of Leicester.
Keegan however believes that the criticism leveled at the Merseyside club for their defensive issues are unfair and believes that Manchester United’s defense is not much better.
Keegan defended his former side for their defending, saying, “There are a lot of teams in the Premier League struggling in defence. All the rules have been changed to suit attackers — yellow cards, red cards.
“It’s no fun being a defender. If a defender misses three tackles he’s off so it’s no wonder they are cautious. I don’t think Manchester City, Manchester United or Chelsea are great defensively. It’s not just a Liverpool problem.
“Nowadays everything is built for teams to go forward, which is great. Who shows highlights of defending?”
