Ollie Watkins takes aim at Liverpool’s defence
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In an honest post-match interview, Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins highlights the problems that Liverpool’s defence are having. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool slumped to yet another hugely disappointing defeat away at Aston Villa on Friday night.Despite two consolation goals scored by Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool appeared unable to get any real hold on the game as Aston Villa swept them away.As a result, Champions League qualification will now hinge on the final game of the season, with Liverpool needing to beat Brentford at Anfield to secure their place in next season’s competition.Alexander Isak sat out another game after being sidelined with a ‘minor injury’ leaving the Reds weak in attack and with no outlet upfront, extra pressure was exerted on to the backline from the first whistle.Pressure continues to mount up on Arne Slot as the memories of last season’s title-winning campaign slowly fade away.Aston Villa’s four conversions last night brought the number of goals conceded in the Premier League this season by Liverpool up to 52, the most the club has ever conceded in a 38-game Premier League season.On top of that, Liverpool have lost 20 times across all competitions this season (if the Community Shield defeat is included) which equals the record for the most amount of times Liverpool have lost a game since the 1992/93 season.Patience is waning and the mood is low, but Arne Slot was quick to steady the ship once again in his post-match interview following the game:“I can understand at this moment in time they don’t have confidence that things can be much better next season… …but I think they are underestimating what a transfer window can do, what a new start can do… I think we know quite well what we have to improve”.But despite the Dutchman’s calming words the problems are clear, and Liverpool have not been good enough for large parts of this season.The Reds have become a team where the opportunity to face them is now welcomed, not feared.Ollie Watkins is the latest player to publicly slate Liverpool after his brace helped Aston Villa beat Liverpool on Friday night.Speaking about Liverpool’s defence, he provided an honest review, saying: “They play a high line and they don’t play offside.
They’re disjointed at the back. I’m gonna get chances against them.”An alarming admission for everyone connected to Liverpool Football Club and the numbers speak for themselves, it has been a dismal title defence from Arne Slot’s side.One game left of a season in which Liverpool will go trophyless, there is a feeling that a big summer is ahead.Ollie Watkins on the Liverpool defence:“They play a high line and they don’t play offside.
They’re disjointed at the back. I’m gonna get chances against them.” (Sky)— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) May 15, 2026 Ollie Watkins