Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has blamed former manager Brendan Rodgers for not bringing in cover for left back Alberto Moreno, allowing the Spanish left back to continue to play poorly without anyone competing for his place in the side.
Moreno was at fault for Sevilla’s equalising goal in the Europa League final last night as the Reds lost 3-1 after going in at half time 1-0 up. Lawrenson believes if Jurgen Klopp had another option at left back, he would have not started Moreno against Sevilla. He said to Radio 5 Live:
“Let’s rewind. Liverpool didn’t have by the end of August another player who could play left-back unless they moved Nathaniel Clyne from the right. Jose Enrique was never going to play.
“I’m sorry, Brendan Rodgers gets the blame for me. Moreno has made mistakes all season – basic errors.”
Moreno’s performance was also criticised by fellow ex players Steve McManaman and Jamie Carragher, although it must be said the Spaniard was not the only player who had bad night in Basel. An issue that Lawro ommitted to mention was that another potential option Jon Flanagan was not included in the Europa League squad and was not available for selection for the final. Whether Klopp would have considered him as an alternative even if he was available is open to debate though.
