Former Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has criticized Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas for his performance during his team's recent 3-3 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Reds failed to register a win on their home turf on Saturday (October 1) as Roberto De Zerbi's side handed the hosts their fourth draw of the ongoing season. Leandro Trossard netted a hat-trick while Roberto Firmino bagged a brace and Adam Webster scored an own goal.
Tsimikas, who deputized in place of Andrew Robertson, failed to impress his head coach Jurgen Klopp. He was found out of position more often than not and faltered in his offensive contributions as well.
Speaking on Match of the Day (via HITC), Shearer shared his thoughts on the Greece international's recent outing. He said:
"Tsimikas had a really poor game."
Tsimikas, who was handed his second Premier League start against Brighton, was substituted off for James Milner in the 59th minute. He completed 37 passes, created one chance, won zero tackles and completed just one out of seven crosses during his time on the pitch.
Since arriving from Olympiacos for a fee in the region of £12 million in the summer of 2020, Tsimikas has contributed nine assists in 40 appearances across all competitions for Liverpool.
Robertson, on the other hand, is currently recovering from a knee injury. Earlier this week, Klopp provided an injury update on the first-team starter during a press conference. He said (via Mirror):
"He's doing really well. It looks really good so he's not out for long. He's already out on the pitch running. It's a good sign. I don't know if it will be next week or the week after."
Liverpool are currently ninth in the 2022-23 Premier League standings with ten points from seven games. The club will next face Rangers in the UEFA Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday (October 4).
Bacary Sagna makes bold Premier League prediction involving Liverpool
Speaking to Lord Ping, former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna predicted that Liverpool will be one of the sides missing out on the top four this season in the Premier League. He said:
"I do think Liverpooł are the team who could fall out of the top four this season based on the opening seven matches so far, simply because they have dropped quite a few points already."
He added:
"Mentally, it is hard to close the gap when all the teams above them keep winning. It will be a test for the players, and I think this is something new for most of them."
Paul Merson predicts Man City vs Man Utd, Arsenal vs Tottenham and other GW 9 matches! Click here
Schlembeckler
1
Gotta go three at the back until January then spend big or it’s no more European football
kesdiorsu
0
kloop is the problem of Liverpool because Arnold and Henderson must be bench and Salah has to be substituted or bench some times and you bright a midfielder you latter said he is not pit or good as you want.
fuuadkms
0
Poor game structure and wrong first XI to start the game. Should play Nunez and Diaz at start, though both have participated in int’l game, but were light and should be able to start the game first. Fabinho was not in form while Thiago’s performance was bellowed his standard. Only Matip and Alisson was in form in the whole defend-line. Can’t find the intensity of the Reds after Lijnders have released his book “Intensity” last season end. Seems they have to do harder to find it back.
l agree but you should put firmino in there he performed good
sehacnpru
0
app zip
ziaacilmnu
0
Poor game structure and wrong first XI to start the game. Should play Nunez and Diaz at start, though both have participated in int’l game, but were light and should be able to start the game first. Fabinho was not in form while Thiago’s performance was bellowed his standard. Only Matip and Alisson was in form in the whole defend-line. Can’t find the intensity of the Reds after Lijnders have released his book “Intensity” last season end. Seems they have to do harder to find it back.
agreed but with the as starting 11 perhaps Klopp had the CL in mind
skychilee
1
Poor game structure and wrong first XI to start the game. Should play Nunez and Diaz at start, though both have participated in int’l game, but were light and should be able to start the game first. Fabinho was not in form while Thiago’s performance was bellowed his standard. Only Matip and Alisson was in form in the whole defend-line. Can’t find the intensity of the Reds after Lijnders have released his book “Intensity” last season end. Seems they have to do harder to find it back.
EMMATUNDE
0
I don’t understand why liverpool can’t be successful more than one season .
Bro, Liverpool has been on fire for 3 seasons. Winning Champions League in one, Premiership in another, FA and Carabao cup in the 3rd.
EMMATUNDE
0
I think Bacary should know those players are Champions league winners.
Cohabdensy
1
Don’t forget Trent he was horrendous once again..Klopp was worser.took Firmino after he scored 2 goals and left Salah on the pitch..He started with Luiz Diaz on the bench..And gave Nunez 2 minutes or running time..What are smoking Klopp..
Biocdnsuz
0
I don’t understand why liverpool can’t be successful more than one season .
yamabcdeiu
0
we need seriousness
slotmighty1
1
Liverpool game his poor