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Liverpool fans react to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as a false nine

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Liverpool picked up a vital win on Wednesday night, beating Burnley 3-0 at Turf Moor.

Having seen Leicester City lose at Chelsea on Tuesday, the Reds knew a win would take them into the top four with one game to play.

They took the lead against Burnley with Roberto Firmino firing them ahead in the first half, before Nat Phillips headed in the second.

Substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain added a third, smashing in a left-footed strike after some superb close control.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has endured a difficult season on the injury front, leaving some to wonder whether he will be moved on this summer.

However, Jurgen Klopp decided to use him as a false nine when bringing him on against Burnley, seemingly attempting a little tactical experiment.

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 19:  (THE SUN OUT,THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool scores the third goal making the score  0-3 during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on May 19, 2021 in Burnley, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Oxlade-Chamberlain responded with a superb goal, and fans have been taking to Twitter to react to his performance in that advanced central role.

Some fans believe that this could actually be Oxlade-Chamberlain’s best role, claiming Liverpool should play him there more.

Others think that if Ilkay Gundogan can play that role for Manchester City,, then Oxlade-Chamberlain absolutely can having brought β€˜energy’ to Liverpool’s attack last night…

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 19:  (THE SUN OUT,THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT)Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool celebrates  after scoring the third goal  during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on May 19, 2021 in Burnley, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images