This is peak Michael Owen.
The former Liverpool and Manchester United striker has become known for making numerous understatements.
Such as the time when he said the problem with Manchester City was that when they don’t score, they don’t win.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-lSocDBkj8
While his comments about Christian Benteke weren’t quite in the same league as that obvious understatement, the BT Sports pundit was up to his old tricks.
Owen said, prior to Liverpool’s game away to West Ham United, that although he doesn’t believe Red’s striker is lazy, he needs to work harder.
"I'm not saying Benteke is lazy but he could work harder," understates Michael Owen on BT Sport
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) January 2, 2016
We don’t mean to be harsh Michael, but by saying the player needs to work harder, you’re basically saying he’s lazy.
Owen wasn’t finished sharing his wisdom with the lucky viewers just yet.
Apparently Benteke needs crosses into the box to score, and if he’s not in the box, then “there’s going to be a problem.”
And the Belgian striker is “top class” but not good enough to accommodate and needs to work harder.
More wise words from MickeyO pic.twitter.com/O1iM3aSCzp
— Patrick McCarry (@patmccarry) January 2, 2016
