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Will these two young full backs cope in the Premier League?

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With the injuries to Glen Johnson and Daniel Agger, a couple of young defenders have been tipped to make an impact in the first team, but will they cut it in the Premier League?

Jack Robinson – The fundamental characteristic about Robinson is that he is solid in all aspects of his game; he has very good footballing intelligence and is tactically disciplined during matches. This no doubt caught the eye of U18s coach Rodolfo Borrell who is a stickler for such attributes and one of the reasons his abilities were drawn to the attention of Rafa Benitez so readily last season when he came as a sub on the last day of the season against Hull.

Technically, he is as good as anyone at his level. He possesses a great left foot, and is very comfortable on the ball when venturing forward. He can put in a fine cross if needs be, but he doesn’t neglect his defensive duties and he prioritises these above his ambitions to get forward, which is a sign of a very promising full back. Consistent at the back, his positional play is very good and he can read and anticipate situations quickly to prevent opposition attacks from being a threat.

Physically, Jack is very athletic and his pace allows him to both bomb forward when the occasion requires it and to track back to ensure he is in the right defensive position. Although he is relatively tall for his age, his frame will need to filled out, something which will no doubt happen in the coming years as his body matures and he gets into the training regime of a professional footballer.

Robinson loves a tackle and is good in the air but the most important thing about him, which has impressed everyone, is his level headedness. It gives him a footballing brain that ensures he balances his attacking ambitions with defensive solidity, and his positioning skills and tactical discipline are the envy of those much older than him.

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  • Andy says:

    David have you seen Robinson play? Because some people who’s judgement I trust tell me his positional sense is weak and needs to vastly improve if he’s to play for the 1st team on anything like a regular basis. I’d hate to see thrown in at the deep end and get given a chasing by City so I doubt he’ll start unless things get worse on the injury front.

  • anakjin says:

    for a future..yes.. more 4 or 5 years…

    now… time to recall back insua from loan..
    insua are good boy for winger.. but only 83% good for defensive..

    only a few game.. so we must get him back for cover 5th place.. and if magic come real.. maybe 4th place.. i like insua because he can more cross from wide and he like to run true inside the box.

    but in situation now.. he is whiling for left back.. only skertel, cara, insua we have..

  • Vishnu india says:

    So david whom among these brilliant lads will get the nod to play against city. I like flanagan the most because he looks physically strong and his height gives him an aerial abilities than robinson. So whom do you think will play at anfield

  • karsten kaspersen says:

    referees h webb + m atkinson are 100% anti-liverpool and are costing us tremendously.
    they interprete the rules harshly against us when it counts!!

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