"De Ligt spoke after the game about United being aware of Liverpool's full-backs as the major weakness in their squad, which is pretty damning when they would've been seen as exciting new signings when they first joined in the summer. ????| Matthijs de Ligt: "We knew that Liverpool have weaknesses. And that's their full-backs." [@viaplay via @touchlinex] pic.twitter.com/x9IRnHafkQ centredevils. (@centredevils) October 19, 2025"
"Frimpong looked like he should be a fine signing to replace Alexander-Arnold at right-back, but he's quickly fallen out of favour with Slot. The Dutchman didn't start today as Bradley got the nod, while even Dominik Szoboszlai has filled in in that position a few times so far this season. Kerkez, meanwhile, shone at former club Bournemouth but has found this step up difficult, so perhaps it's time for Slot to bring Andrew Robertson"
Manchester United secured a surprise 2-1 victory at Anfield by targeting weaknesses at Liverpool's full-back positions. A clear plan to exploit those wide defensive areas contributed to United's attacking approach. Arne Slot started Milos Kerkez at left-back while Jeremie Frimpong did not make the starting XI, with Conor Bradley preferred at right-back. Dominik Szoboszlai has also been used at right-back on occasions this season. Both new full-back signings have struggled to provide defensive stability, representing a notable drop-off from the peak years of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson. Kerkez impressed at Bournemouth but has found the step up difficult, and Frimpong has quickly fallen out of favour.
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