COMMENTARY
Liverpool may have beaten Leicester City 2-1 on Saturday but it seems a number of Reds supporters weren’t in a joyous mood despite the positive result as several opted to rip apart midfielder James Milner for his display during the club’s latest victory. One Liverpool fan claimed Milner submitted a “shocking” performance, while another supporter was willing to go on strike until the veteran no longer played for Jurgen Klopp’s side. When you consider that the 33-year-old showed nerves of steel to step up and convert the match-winning penalty in added time, it’s clear the criticism he got was a little harsh, to say the least. While Milner may not be the most exciting player to watch at times, he does a valuable job for Klopp’s team in the middle of the park and his experience is an asset especially during tough games like the one against the Foxes. The 33-year-old constantly ensured he got on the ball for his side, he touched it 70 touches (Source: WhoScored), and while only one of his three efforts on goal hit the target that doesn’t mean he should be slammed for his performance.
Live 4 Liverpool have rounded up some of the best tweets below:
MILNER OUT OX/NABY IN
— felipe (@firminessi) October 5, 2019
Klopp always wants to pair the two clowns(Milner and Hendo) at the midfield
— ????? ???? ????? ??? ?????? (@_Ibn_Jabal) October 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/AllezItsJosh/status/1180507642097291264?s=20
Milner looking a little lethargic out there.
— Arun (@WookieChew23) October 5, 2019
Milner looks jaded
— Colin ?? (@ColinDeTurold) October 5, 2019
Get Milner off the pitch
— Caleb ?? (@CalebLFC) October 5, 2019
Going on football strike until Wijnaldum, Lallana, Milner and Lovren don’t play for my club
— dominic (@NomadTrent) October 5, 2019
James Milner has been shocking today but he starts instead of Keita
In which world does Milner start in front of Keita
Truly Mind boggling #LFC
— SCARFACE (@LFC_LION) October 5, 2019
