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‘Koulibaly wouldn’t make Liverpool perfect’ – Barnes shrugs off criticism of Reds defence

Kalidou Koulibaly would not bring “perfection” to Liverpool if he were to be prised away from Napoli, says John Barnes, with the Reds legend of the opinion that too much is being made of supposed defensive faults at Anfield.

The reigning Premier League champions were cut to pieces in spectacular fashion during their last outing against Aston Villa.

A 7-2 defeat in the West Midlands has led to further questions being asked of a risky high line approach that offers opponents hope of getting in behind when countering at pace.