Kostas Tsimikas was the very best participant on the pitch throughout Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Ajax, based on ex-Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara.
And the Greek’s kind might need Andy Robertson sweating over his place within the Reds beginning XI together with fellow full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool weren’t again to their finest however an 89th-minute header from Joel Matip secured a much-needed victory over Ajax following the 4-1 humbling towards Napoli.
The return of Thiago Alcantara helped encourage a much-improved Reds efficiency after a shaky begin to the 2022/23 season – however Tsimikas stood out from the remainder.
Notably as a result of there are ongoing doubts concerning the type of Robertson, who missed the sport because of harm.
Tsmikas, affectionately named the ‘Greek Scouser’ by followers, created 5 possibilities on Tuesday, essentially the most of any participant on the pitch – and it was his nook which provided the profitable purpose.
He at the moment averages an help each 75 minutes this season and continues to make a robust declare for a daily place within the beginning XI.
In the meantime, Alexander-Arnold continued to look misplaced on the proper aspect, failing to supply a spark in assault and discovering himself uncovered in defence.
Suddenly, there are very real questions over two full-backs who were widely considered among the best in world football a matter of months ago.
O’Hara told talkSPORT: “Tsmikias… his defensive runs, his recovery runs were brilliant.
“He was the best player on the pitch and he got his team out of trouble.
“I’m watching Trent, Ajax are hitting long balls and I’m like, ‘Where’s Trent? He’s still not back!’
“He’s going back like I’d run back. It’s not good enough.”
