Former Republic of Ireland star Tony Cascarino has branded Alberto Moreno the 'worst defensive left back' in England, following the Spaniard's struggles in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Hoffenheim.
According to Cascarino, the left-back was at fault for Hoffenheim's early penalty, per the Daily Star. Speaking to The Times, Cascarino lambasted Moreno's performance:
"Moreno was obviously at fault when Liverpool conceded the early penalty, heading upfield to close down the opposition goalkeeper, below, which allowed Hoffenheim to attack down the right wing in space vacated by the Spaniard."
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The former Millwall and Chelsea star was particularly critical of Moreno's offensive tendencies, which he believes hurts Liverpool on the defensive end:
"Alberto Moreno wants to play attacking football, overlapping from left back, and that's why he gets into Jurgen Klopp's teams.