Not so sure his stamina is there, as some are suggesting. Lost track of the number of times he faded or just disappeared in the second half.
It looked to me like he was a bit unsure when to sit and when to press, with the result he got caught in no mans land and had to sprint to get back into position.
He certainly wasn't helped by playing with a CB who doesn't communicate, and falls back into his comfort zone of moving deeper all the time, whilst on the other side we had a very aggressive CB who kept F***ing up.
Allen first caught my eye playing for Team GB in the olympics, when he was excellent and looked every inch a cracking little player.
He's lost his way a bit since coming here with injuries, different formations and sometimes playing with a midfield partner and other times without.
I think a 4231 could benefit him, but Lucas is a better defender and for now, a better passer.
If Klopp goes with his favoured 4231, then Lucas gets the nod for me, as one of the deep midfielders will press while the other one sits, but until Henderson is fit, I have no problems with Allen next to Lucas, as the presser and player who goes forwards to support.
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