Joe Cole has called out three 'awful' Liverpool stars as the Premier League champions were beaten 3-2 at Brentford on Saturday.
Goals from Dango Ouattara and Kevin Schade gave the Bees a two-goal cushion before Milos Kerkez got on the scoresheet before half-time.
Igor Thiago slotted home a penalty after the break with Mohamed Salah’s late goal not enough as Brentford secured three points against the Reds.
Cole, speaking in his half-time analysis for TNT Sports, blasted three Liverpool players – Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Kerkez.
Rewatching Schade’s goal for Brentford, Cole said: ‘The defending is awful from Van Dijk and Konate.
'But it is a beautiful pass and an unbelievable finish. Kerkez had an awful 45 minutes [in the first half].'
Fellow pundit Steve McManaman opined: 'Liverpool have been very, very chaotic and all over the place at times.
'They are very fortune they got a late goal [before half time] to get back in the game. I thought Kerkez was poor, I thought [Florian] Wirtz was weak.'
After the match, Cole added: ‘We had drama, quality and passion. [Brentford boss] Keith Andrews has just taken the baton off Thomas Frank and he is just pushing this football club up the table.
'This is Brentford’s moment. A wonderful performance from the team.'
Dohalmnotu
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Inspite of spending 400 mil in the transfer window, Liverpool continue to struggle. Gomez should come in place of Konate, Frimpong in place of Kerkez.
no need for Frimpong Robertson is still there that guy has still some energy left in him than that Kerkerz
OverloadElidemaskino
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Thank God Brentford proved to everyone that they didn't beat Manchester united by lack. those lads are playing fantastic counter attacking football and they deserved to beat Liverpool as well. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
dobdeloprz
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Van Djik is the problem
Weoabclmsy
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Van Dijk is no more younger, he shld be no more first choice. But who can replace him, so much has been spent on attacking players. .
Sankelvin
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Any defense will collapse without a natural defensive midfielder. We have been playing without Gravenberch. Endo would’ve been suitable than Jo.
Hawk_kins
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he should give Endo chance to play as number 6 then u will see our perform well
As if you don't know Slot....He'll start his preferred players and bench those who are on fire
hahalmstuy
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it is always terrible
wibbdknptz
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so u are trying to say nobody dribbles past vidic ? no one is perfect
3 times player of the season is not a joke bro
Zaaclopruz
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he should give Endo chance to play as number 6 then u will see our perform well
Zaaclopruz
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the team as become too big for slot is failing to make decisions who to play or not,why play Jones on that position
cubabcilst
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That's what I have been saying
suaaemoty
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The bitter truth is being told today....thank you Cole
sandafoxiry
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It's not just the defence, their midfield is not compact at all, too open. Just 3 passes and everywhere is open for opposition to attack defence 1v1. They don't have a proper blocking 6, that's what is hurting them.
Vaecimprst
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it's the "V" starting there na.es that's been compared
Stop confusing your by posting rubbish
momenhuda
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Inspite of spending 400 mil in the transfer window, Liverpool continue to struggle. Gomez should come in place of Konate, Frimpong in place of Kerkez.
They lost Diaz, Jota, Nunez, TAA so spending cant recover... also VVD & Salah getting old.
vobcdiopy
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Sometimes I wonder who compared Van Dijk to the best the defender of all time in EPL Vidic
so u are trying to say nobody dribbles past vidic ? no one is perfect
juzacklmru
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Van Dijk has passed his prime, the legs are gone. He makes Konate worst, he’s Liverpool’s problem. The two full backs are average players. Slot has his problem too.
kozcdorsuy
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Why not try this..
Iskenny
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I’m afraid Liverpool will have to keep their Konate …. Cos Madrid and Bayern won’t stress over him anymore
Faocdmoty
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Inspite of spending 400 mil in the transfer window, Liverpool continue to struggle. Gomez should come in place of Konate, Frimpong in place of Kerkez.
Which frimpong that boi is injured
beee123
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Sometimes I wonder who compared Van Dijk to the best the defender of all time in EPL Vidic
you can say that right now that is getting old .. in his prime. ... even in the world of Messi and CR7 he almost win world best.... Van dijk is a beast defender forget what is happening now
zutbklnsuy
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Inspite of spending 400 mil in the transfer window, Liverpool continue to struggle. Gomez should come in place of Konate, Frimpong in place of Kerkez.
Ciuailmoy
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terrible every game
EmeraldJ
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Thank God my darling club(Chelsea) wasn't the club that lost. Liverpool are going down because they failed to sign a CB and it's affect their performances. Van Dijk is getting old,Slot should have known that before now
Please spell Sunderland Sir
EmeraldJ
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Imagine who they are comparing to Defensive GREATS AND LEGENDS such as John Terry, Nemanja Vidic, Carlos Puyol, Sergio Ramos etc. Virgil Van Dijk isn't the brain behind the wall of Liverpool as they hyped him in media. He hides behind a defender and collects the loose ball. He takes the glory whereas the one who did the main job is neglected.
EmeraldJ
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It shows that Virgil Van Dijk isn't the brain behind Liverpool's excellent defensive network. He sends other defenders out and stay to collect the loose ball, taking all the glory in the process whereas those who do the hard jobs are neglected. This is who they were comparing to Defensive LEGENDS AND GREATS like John Terry, Nemanja Vidic, Carlos Puyol, Sergio Ramos etc...
jauaeoptz
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Absolutely bro you're saying the fact no competition always kanote van disk why
Richard0010
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Thank God my darling club(Chelsea) wasn't the club that lost. Liverpool are going down because they failed to sign a CB and it's affect their performances. Van Dijk is getting old,Slot should have known that before now
Talk about your own club weakness leave Liverpool alone, once the players understand themselves, their games will definitely change
Coyblopt
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Thank God my darling club(Chelsea) wasn't the club that lost. Liverpool are going down because they failed to sign a CB and it's affect their performances. Van Dijk is getting old,Slot should have known that before now
lanaenpryz
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,,0,a,,,,,,/9
Neobcnopsu
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it's the "V" starting there na.es that's been compared
wibbdknptz
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Sometimes I wonder who compared Van Dijk to the best the defender of all time in EPL Vidic