Solving the left back crisis at Liverpool; 5 alternatives to James Milner

James Milner has staked his claim to the left back position for now, but Jurgen Klopp’s side are dangerously thin at the position, here are some options to solidify the left side of defence.

It has become increasingly clear over the last couple seasons that Alberto Moreno is not the answer for Liverpool at left back.

After making the £12 million move from hometown club Sevilla to Merseyside in the summer of 2014, Moreno has failed to impress, and that’s putting it lightly.

The Andalusian was a massive prospect when Liverpool purchased him, featuring prominently for Sevilla in their UEFA Cup-winning run.

But it simply hasn’t worked out for Moreno at Liverpool. Constantly caught upfield and out of position, Moreno’s attacking instincts have left Klopp’s defence open and exposed far too often.

Here Moreno is nowhere to be found as Arsenal win a tackle in Liverpool’s half, putting Walcott through.

Exactly where Alberto was going has yet to be determined, but James Milner has taken the left back position and made it his own in the weeks and months since.

Milner has performed admirably at left back, but at 30 he is not the longterm solution.

The man who was brought in by Brendan Rodgers and promised a spot in the middle of the pitch has enjoyed his time at left back, claiming the onus is on him to prevent any January business.

"“It is down to me to make sure they don’t buy a left back. “He (Klopp) doesn’t owe me anything. I am a Liverpool player, he is the manager, he picks the best team to win and it is my job to make sure that what is best for Liverpool is me. “You read a lot about players not being honourable and loyal, but clubs are not loyal to players either. But we know what business it is.”"

We respect James’ words here, but we’re going to examine some other possibilities anyways.