'He's being reckless': Cascarino names and shames four Liverpool players who are way off the pace right now

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Arne Slot has a lot to fix for Liverpool as some players simply are not cutting it.The Reds were getting away with it at the start of the season as late-winners were sparing their blushes, but now they have been found out.These last-gasp winners have dried up and they have now lost three games on the bounce, with Arne Slot now having plenty to think about.Overall, the whole team has not been at the levels most expected, suggesting that the Dutchman has a big problem on his hands.However, Tony Cascarino has narrowed it down to four players underperforming, with the pundit not being afraid to call them out.Photo by Daniel Chesterton/Offside/Offside via Getty ImagesFour Liverpool players called outLiverpool have been poor in attack and failed to create as many chances, but the main problems have come from the defence.The backline has been very shaky to say the least and already conceded nine goals in the league, six more than leaders Arsenal.Whether this is the defence’s fault or the midfield too, there are certainly players not pulling their weight, and Cascarino was quick to name names.“When you look at Liverpool’s performances, there are a lot of players who are not performing to the levels of last season,” he told talkSPORT.“First of all, they are missing performances from Mac Allister and Salah, who are two vital, vital players to the way Liverpool play.READ MORE: Whether Ibrahima Konate is expected to join up with France squad following injury scare for Liverpool“I think Konate as well. He’s not playing as well as last season by a long way.“Then you’ve had the loss of the two full-backs.

Conor Bradley can become a really good player for Liverpool. He’s tenacious, got a lot of speed and is a feisty footballer, but he’s being reckless in his play.”Conor Bradley needs to step upOf course, it is not just Conor Bradley who has had a poor start to the season, but the right-back position has been a bit of a problem area so far.Jeremie Frimpong has not yet lived up to expectations and Dominik Szoboszlai has played there on a few occasions, with the Hungarian, arguably, the most impressive so far.But for Bradley, he was meant to be the heir to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s throne and looked excellent when playing instead of the Englishman last season, but he has not quite cut it yet.Bradley has not taken his golden chance just yet, but if he steps up, he might just be able to make this position his own for many years to come.