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Jason McAteer pinpoints tactical issue that hurt Liverpool against Chelsea
Jason McAteer believes Chelsea deliberately targeted Curtis Jones during Liverpoolâs disappointing 1-1 draw at Anfield, with the former Red insisting the Scouserâs lack of experience at right-back became an obvious weakness.
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Liverpool started brightly and deservedly took the lead through Ryan Gravenberch, but once Chelsea settled into the game, their attacks repeatedly came down the left-hand side through Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer.
Speaking on The Reaction via the official Liverpool podcast, McAteer explained why he felt the tactical battle swung heavily in Chelseaâs favour.
The former Liverpool midfielder stressed that Jonesâ natural instincts as a central midfielder were causing problems defensively.
Jason McAteer pointed out that Liverpool's Curtis Jones was targeted due to his inexperience at right-back, which became a tactical weakness.
Chelsea focused their attacks down the left-hand side, utilizing players like Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer to capitalize on Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities.
The match ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw for Liverpool at Anfield.
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âCurtis is not a natural right back⊠he likes to drift inside.â
McAteer argued that someone on the pitch should have recognised the danger much earlier.
âIf I was a leader on that pitch⊠Iâd be saying to him, âlisten, donât be venturing into midfield, you just hold your position at right back.ââ
That frustration reflected what many supporters inside Anfield were seeing as Cucurella continually found space down Liverpoolâs right flank.
The ex-Republic of Ireland international made clear he wasnât criticising the 25-year-oldâs effort, but instead the positional discipline required when playing out of position.
âWhat I wonât do with Curtis Jones is criticise him for his endeavour⊠but sometimes youâve got to be disciplined and play the position youâre playing.â
McAteer then explained how straightforward Liverpoolâs tactical weakness would have looked from the Chelsea dugout.
âIf Iâm the Chelsea manager and Iâm looking for weaknesses in Liverpoolâs team, the first thing thatâs going to stick out is whoâs playing out of position.â
That analysis matches the wider criticism surrounding Liverpoolâs performance after another passive display against struggling opposition.
Clinton Morrison admitted he was becoming âsick and tiredâ of Arne Slotâs decisions, while Jermaine Pennant labelled our head coach a âfraudâ after another disappointing game.
Jones himself actually grew into the contest and thought he had scored in the second half before being denied by the offside flag, but the larger issue remained obvious throughout the afternoon.
Liverpool once again looked disjointed defensively, uncertain in possession and far too easy to play through once the momentum shifted away from us.