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Neco Williams keeps proving Jurgen Klopp right after showing Liverpool what they're missing at Anfield - opinion

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Neco Williams has been a revelation since his move to Nottingham Forest.The Reds are struggling all over the pitch, but their defence is the area that is probably causing the biggest concern.They have let in 20 goals already in the league, with their 3-0 defeat at home to Forest only highlighting these issues once again.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Sean Dyche’s side on the other hand were excellent at the back, with former Red Williams a key reason for this as he starred from left-back.The Welshman has established himself as a key player since departing Liverpool in 2022, with the full-back proving Jurgen Klopp exactly right.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesJurgen Klopp knew it was the ‘perfect’ move for Neco WilliamsWilliams was an up-and-coming full-back while at Liverpool, with the youngster getting a chance under Klopp.He got a decent amount of opportunities at right-back as well, but with Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of him in the pecking order, he could not become the first-choice.He opted to move to Forest in search of some more minutes, with the £17m transfer fee hard to turn down, and Klopp said at the time that he felt this was a good step for Williams in his career.“It’s wonderful news for Neco – a perfect move in many ways,” Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com in 2022.“He’s a bright, exciting talent and he’s going to a club that is upwardly mobile in this moment.



I think they’ll be ideal for each other.”READ MORE: Steve Nicol makes bold Mohamed Salah claim that will split Liverpool fans’ opinions Do you think Jurgen Klopp will re-join Liverpool? Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images Williams has played the full 90 minutes in every league game so far this season, impressing almost every time, with his performance against Liverpool showing exactly what they are now missing.Liverpool have issues at full-backLiverpool refreshed both full-back positions this summer but not to very good effect, with Milos Kerkez struggling at left-back again while Dominik Szoboszlai had to start on the right due to injuries.Williams, however, made matters worse by putting in such an impressive display, showing what difference having a competent full-back can make.He was resolute at the back and won almost all of his duels, and he also showed his attacking threat by picking up an assist, with Sean Dyche’s gameplan executed perfectly.Williams has been one of Forest’s best players so far this season, and if he carries on, he might just catch the eye of other teams in the league.