But this isn't just about finding a right back for Palace TAA will be out for 5/6 games. A month or so will take him up to Mancheater United away. So he could miss Bayern Munich so this is a serious problem for Klopp. He might rue sending Clyne out on loan.
We have Milner but it's not ideal. I personally think it's a bit unfair to put Fabinho in there. I think loaning Clyne was a mistake as I would've played him even if TAA was fit.Not every time but having just TAA as your only specialist right back for such an important run in is a risky policy. A risk Klopp didn't have to take
I think that Klopp would prefer to play Milner at RB than Clyne mate so i'm not sure Clyne would have got the nod ahead of Milner this weekend even if he had still been at the club tbh. I strongly suspect Clyne would still be at the club if he was seen as next in line at RB in the event of an injury, don't you?
I'm happy with Milner to deputise there, I read a few posters saying that Clyne offers more than Milner going forward? I thought that was nonsense. defensively I think Clyne has the edge but I think we will be alright with these lads for the rest of the season and I would assume that this is the pecking order:
1. TAA
2. Gomez
3. Milner
4. Fabinho
PS. Don't forget Milner played an entire season at Left-Back under Klopp so I don't think he would view him as an emergency player playing out of position. He's the most adaptable player in the squad.
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