Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to express their concern over Neco Williams, following Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League.
Jurgen Klopp fielded a slightly weakened side including the likes of Kostas Tsimikas, Divock Origi and Williams, but his XI couldn’t do enough to secure a result.
Despite there being a number of poor performers, it’s the Wales international who has been the subject of discussion on Twitter.
The 19-year-old – who earns £7,692-a-week at Anfield – was making his first Champions League start of the season, and did fairly well defensively.
According to SofaScore, Williams made five interceptions, two tackles and won five of his nine ground duels.
However, perhaps it was his lack of proficiency going forward which concerned supporters.
The teenager lost possession on 27 occasions, and delivered three crosses although none went down as being accurate.
It’s important not to criticise Williams too much, as he’s still vastly inexperienced and is surely going to be up against it with comparisons to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has set the bar ridiculously high.
On this occasion, the Liverpool supporters below have not been scathing in their verdict on his display.
Instead, they’ve been more supportive but also concerned, with some feeling that a loan move would do the full-back some good.
Let’s see what they’ve been saying about the Welshman…
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