Gary Neville: This is Liverpool’s main problem this season

Gary Neville believes Liverpool’s main problem this season has been the lack of a “plan B” against the so-called lesser teams.

The Reds have been in largely good form this term and continued their march towards a top-four finish on Saturday with a convincing 3-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield.

However, Liverpool have come unstuck against some of the teams placed lower down in the table this term.

And former Manchester United defender Neville feels that is one of the Reds’ biggest issues that needs addressing.

Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ on Saturday, Neville said: “When you deny Liverpool space, drop off and don’t commit too high, they do find it difficult.

“They haven’t got a plan B, Liverpool. They have found it difficult in those types of games, especially against the lesser teams, who are happy to sit back.”

Jurgen Klopp has been tasked with steering Liverpool back into the top four this season after the Reds finished eighth and without a trophy last term.

The Merseyside outfit have been knocked out of all domestic cup competitions and are now only focused on their Premier League places.

The Reds return to Premier League action on Wednesday night when they host Bournemouth at Anfield.