Surprised at Skrtel's injury. He's usually quite reliable on the fitness front.
That said, I don't ever believe our defence has been good when he has been a prominent member of it. He's often run on the coattails of the leadership and gravitas of far far better players in Agger, Carra and Big Sami. I do find it surprising that he's made it this long at the club. I genuinely believe if we are to get to the top under Klopp, Skrtel shouldn't be a part of it. He's played under Rafa, Hodgson, Kenny, Brendan and now Jürgen. Never once did I consider him essential under any of those bosses.
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