When Andy Robertson moved to Liverpool from an unknown lower tier English club, many could have bet he would be as fringe as Paul Konchesky.
A couple of seasons down the line, the youngster has been, according to Premier League stats, the most prolific dribbler in the Championship and is now a couple of seasons away from being a leader at Anfield.
The Reds are yet to witness any defeat in the league this season. They have however been a little too caught, chasing games after conceding first. That has in more than one occasion, left their Invincible chase in jeopardy.
Robertson believes cutting down on such risky situations will go a long way in helping Jurgen Klopp’s men not capitulate and hand the trophy, currently within their grasp to Pep Guardiola’s boy or by extension, Leicester City.
Even continental engagements are not left out. The Reds are an inch away from qualifying for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League and having a more disciplined defense will go a long way in helping them defend their title.
Apart league matches against Burnley and Sheffield United plus the league cup fixture against MK Dons, the Premier League table toppers have failed to keep a clean sheet in all of their matches this season.
The frenzy their Champions League triumph generated last season is still rife in the air but until the Reds start having a more disciplined center-back displays, betting on them to continue their good run of top trophies will be folly at best.
With the rest of the league not anywhere as good as their forward trio, the purchase of Van Dijk from Southampton was supposed to put an end to their backline problems.
In keeping 27 clean sheets in 51 matches, the Dutch man’s impact didn’t go unnoticed. This season has been different and they definitely need him to be on top of his game once again.