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Chris's avatar

Thanks Andrew, really interesting to read that Udogie at Spurs has a similar error rate to Trent with Spurs playing a similar high risk pressing game, but I don’t recall any criticism of Udogie being a defensive liability as we are told Trent is every single game.

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Andrew Beasley's avatar

Good spot. I suspect Udogie gets an easier time as he's younger and the media prefer Spurs over Liverpool! But having checked, his three errors leading to goals include for a West Ham winner at Tottenham and the opener in their recent 4-0 loss at Newcastle, so they've been costly.

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Chris's avatar

Haha probably spot on about Spurs there. Must admit I do like what I’ve seen of Udogie think he looks a cracking player, but something to keep an eye out for in future. Thanks again Andrew

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Dan's avatar

Always a good read Andrew but the photo above, before MacAllister mistake says everything. (Front foot, 5 on 1) Stats from Calum Chambers intro and associated Emery tactical tweak would be interesting read. Went from nowhere to probable game winners in 60 seconds!

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Andrew Beasley's avatar

Thanks. The last 10 minutes - Chambers came on after 80 - plus stoppage time illustrates the value of the Mac Allister error nicely. Liverpool had 77.7 per cent of the possession in that time, there's no way they should have given up two goals. Yet they did.

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