3 reasons why Ozan Kabak must start against Leicester City

Liverpool, Ozan Kabak (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
Liverpool, Ozan Kabak (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Leicester City will be a competent test

Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City is having an incredible season. In fact, the former Reds’ manager has his side a place above Liverpool in the league. A win for Liverpool on Saturday will guarantee them usurping Leicester, who are currently sitting on the third position of the table.

Given the context of the game, Kabak’s performance would be a test of his mettle in the most competitive league in world football. Although he won’t solely be judged on this one game, it will be a good way to assess the areas he needs to work on.

Considering that it would be Kabak’s first taste of English football, Leicester will probably target him by pitching Jamie Vardy against him. While Kabak is likely to dominate Vardy in the air, the latter’s pace and wiliness is sure to cause Liverpool’s new number 19 problems.

To his credit though, Ozan is known for his rapid turn of pace, which in this league is sacrosanct, if you want to be a successful centre-back in a ball-playing team like Liverpool. Let’s hope he can use this to his advantage against Leicester City.