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Liverpool Midfielder Receives Heavy Criticism From Ruud Gullit Following Red Star Belgrade Defeat

Ruud Gullit has heavily criticised Liverpool's Dutch international midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, claiming he offers very little to Jurgen Klopp's side, following Liverpool's shock 2-0 defeat to Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League.

Liverpool were shocked in Serbia by two first half goals from Milan Pavkov and crashed to what could be a costly loss against the underdogs. Liverpool could have got a result out of the game with multiple chances falling to Sturridge, Mane and Salah, but the trio were not clinical enough.

Gullit was critical of Wijnaldum's performance, and questioned his role in the team stating: "He is a midfielder, but what kind?