Although the Liverpool coaches have used Stefan Bajcetic at right-back since his injury recovery, they do not consider him as a long-term solution in that position.
Taking over for Joe Gomez at right-back during Liverpool’s Europa League trip to LASK, Bajcetic made his first appearance for the club since March.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is recovering from a chronic adductor injury, spent 61 minutes in the hybrid role played by the teenager.
Although he is anticipated to start in the same spot when Leicester visits Anfield in the League Cup on Wednesday, assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders indicated during the match preview that his future is in midfield.
played on the six and was just exciting,
There aren’t many people who can play that position like Trent does, so it’s not easy with all the games,” Lijnders said.
That is incredibly difficult. That is why I gave Joe Gomez a great praise.
Stefan is this player who, in the eyes of the coach, played on the six last year and was just thrilling, isn’t he?
Because he commands the game differently than Alexis or other midfielders we had, he plays passes.
“You want to see him in the middle of the pitch because he is this proper, proper talent.
Stefan is this player who, in the eyes of the coach, played on the six last year and was just thrilling, isn’t he?
Because he commands the game differently than Alexis or other midfielders we had, he plays passes.
“You want to see him in the middle of the pitch because he is this proper, proper talent.
Therefore, using him solely as a right-back as in the past or in any other situation would not make sense.
Despite returning to training after missing the previous two games due to a hamstring injury, Alexander-Arnold won’t be included in the squad for the upcoming midweek match.
Thus, Jurgen Klopp must choose between starting Joe Gomez once more and switching back to Bajcetic at right-back, with the latter option seemingly more likely to give him crucial game time.
If Joe or Trent are unable to participate, Lijnders remarked, “it’s not easy to find the right player.”
However, we also need to find solutions because Stefan is recovering from a long-term ailment, making it impossible for him to play all the time.
