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Liverpool Star Dubbed ‘The Big Unit’ By Commentator As Impact Lauded

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Carl Recine/Getty Images LFC TV commentator Steve Hunter believes Liverpool defender Ronald Araujo can be a leader in the Reds’ dressing room, revealing that he affectionately calls the Uruguayan international ‘the big unit’. Araujo has shown his ability to fill different defensive roles, covering both centre-back and right-back whenever needed; he has of late been deployed at right-back by Andoni Iraola.



It has been suggested that Araujo has settled in well at Liverpool, with the Reds potentially considering a permanent move for the defender already. Hunter expressed his admiration for Araujo, affectionately calling the defender the “big unit” and highlighting the strong impression he has made at Liverpool.

The commentator also pointed to Araujo’s versatility, noting that the centre-back has performed well at right-back and provided Liverpool with defensive solidity. “But you know what I think Big Ronald has done, he is experienced as well, he is a Uruguayan international, he said he spoke to Luis Suarez about what Liverpool is all about.