A possible explanation to Liverpool’s defensive issues- Opinion

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Liverpool have struggled massively in defence so far this season and recent stats have suggested there is a logical explanation behind those struggles. However, the problem is that Van Dijk and Konate have only partnered each other for 156 minutes in the Premier League, which isn’t even two games.

Van Dijk and Konate played together only 156 minutes this season in the PL, not even 2 games 😫 — Living Liverpool (@Livin_Liverpool) February 8, 2023 Both defenders have had their fitness issues so far this season, and are both sidelined currently with muscle injuries. That has left Joel Matip and Joe Gomez to partner each other in defence in recent weeks, with Liverpool conceding nine goals in their last three away games alone.

Liverpool’s defence has been top notch over recent years, one of the best in Premier League history in some seasons. However, in contrast to recent years, their defending has been abysmal- conceding 28 goals in 20 games in the Premier League.