'So complacent': Stephen Warnock slams Liverpool player for worrying moment vs West Ham
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Alisson Becker’s kicking has become a growing problem for Liverpool and it reared its head once again on Saturday.The Brazilian is well-regarded as being one of the most complete goalkeepers in the game, but has put the Reds in danger a number of times of late.Against West Ham, Alisson put that into practice once more, passing the ball straight to the feet of Hammers danger man Jarrod Bowen six yards out. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images Thankfully, Bowen could not punish the mistake, but according to former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock, the goalkeeper deserves some criticism for a ‘lazy’ approach.Alisson criticised for more poor kickingThe regression in Alisson’s kicking abilities has not gone unnoticed in recent times.
The 33-year-old has regularly misplaced a pass in dangerous territory.Bowen could easily have scored after being gifted the ball on Saturday, but the pace on Alisson’s pass meant the Liverpool man just about got away with it as it bounced away for a goal kick.With the Reds 2-0 up and cruising at the time, it could have led to a real change in atmosphere. According to Warnock, there was simply no need for Alisson to take that chance.Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Hugo Ekitike provided yet another answer for a glaring Liverpool problem against West Ham“So complacent from Alisson,” slammed the pundit while speaking to BBC Sport.“He thought it was a simple pass and it was far too lazy and relaxed.”Analysis: Only a matter of time before Alisson is caught outLiverpool may have been comfortable on Saturday, but moments like Alisson’s lapse in concentration have still been happening far too often.
1 has been fortunate so far this season in that he has not directly cost Liverpool by giving the ball straight to an opponent. However, if it continues, it will not be long before he does.There is not a great deal anyone but Alisson can do about it, either.