Liverpool go into the break at 0-0 against Napoli in their Champions League encounter on Wednesday night, and many fans have been quick to slam James Milner for his first-half display.
The veteran midfielder looked slightly off the pace against the Serie A side as the Reds struggled to find their rhythm, with Napoli going closest through Lorenzo Insigne.
Many fans have taken to Twitter to react to Milner’s first-half display, with the majority of fans unimpressed by the 5ft 9 in player’s performance [Transfermarkt].
Live 4 Liverpool have rounded up some of the best tweets:
Even the imperious Milner has been very sloppy with his passing!
— Terence (@TerenceMc84) October 3, 2018
Milner keep your eyes on the ball fella stop worrying so much
— Bradley Arnold (@bradleylewisarn) October 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/0nContradiction/status/1047569135260131329
When Milner is good, he can be the best midfielder in the team, when it is not his day, he'll be dreadful af. #LFC #UCL #NAPLIV
— Aditya (@MoManeMino) October 3, 2018
Have Milner's batteries run out?
— Damien (@damienpar) October 3, 2018
Midfield looking weak, come on sort it out Milner
— Erjon (@erjb_) October 3, 2018
Milner a passenger
— Apotheosis of Anhedonia (@keswickbro) October 3, 2018
Has Milner touched the ball yet?
— Chas Krish (@cmkj35) October 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/Jacob_lfc5/status/1047564928100589569
OPINION
These Liverpool fans seem pretty unhappy with Milner’s display in the first 45 minutes against Napoli, and you can see why. The experienced midfielder was not on his best form to start with against the Serie A giants, and looked slightly tired in all honesty. That is in many ways to be expected with Liverpool’s packed schedule of fixtures, with Milner playing a regular part for the Reds over the past few weeks. The 32-year-old has become a key player for Jurgen Klopp at Anfield despite countless incomings in midfield, and that is testament to his professionalism and adaptability as a player. Liverpool fans will be hoping that Milner gets back to his best in the second half against Napoli as the Reds search for an important second successive win which would put them top of their Champions League group. PSG’s win over Red Star Belgrade will see them top the group if that does not happen.
