It’s not uncommon for football fans to suffer from a bit of transfer deadline day desperation, and it seems some Liverpool fans are experiencing precisely that with time running out for the club to pick up a new left back.
Since Alberto Moreno’s nightmarish second-half in the Europa League final last May, it was widely expected that Jurgen Klopp would prioritise a new left back over the summer. However, with hours remaining before the transfer window closes, it seems Klopp – who recently fielded James Milner in the position – has not plans to strengthen the left side of his defence.
Many of those who hold Liverpool dear to their heart are concerned:
I fully trust in Jürgen Klopp, but not buying a LB and using a decent CM instead is to me foolish.
— Norwegianscouse (@Norwegian_Sakho) August 31, 2016
Behind klopp all day but do truly believe no incoming lb could seriously hurt us.
— Dave (@LfcDaverob) August 31, 2016
One option that almost no Liverpool supporter had considered until today was former full-back Alvaro Arbeloa. The Spaniard left Liverpool in 2009 for Real Madrid and was released at the end of the season, making him a free agent.
Although he played predominantly as a right back during his time on Merseyside, news that the 33-year-old had entered talks with West Ham was enough to prompt some Liverpool supporters to question why Klopp hadn’t made a move for him.
Ive just seen Arbeloa to West Ham on the yellow ticker. Would've taken him for the season tbh, cover for both LB & RB
— Sean (@SeanLFC11) August 31, 2016
https://twitter.com/Tahrrific/status/770993319052709888
https://twitter.com/mattmack_7/status/770993821299707905
Arbeloa is a FREE AGENT? Sign him at LB @LFC cmon !
— Cape Town, Bru //¯¯¯¯¯/ 🇿🇦 (@CapeTown_Bru) August 31, 2016
https://twitter.com/KloppRevxlution/status/770992147122253825
https://twitter.com/ConnorwilsonLFC/status/770990477961269249
https://twitter.com/TSoIstanbul/status/770990799626600448
Although his age means that he’s almost certainly not the same player that left the club for Madrid seven years ago, it’s hard to argue why Klopp *wouldn’t* have moved to bring him back to the club – especially on a free.
Get used to plenty more of James Milner at left back, Reds.
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