Adam Lallana has become almost famed for his preference for doing interviews, which often winds up some Liverpool fans.
The 31-year-old’s Reds career has been a curious one, with moments of class thrown in but too many injuries and forgettable performances on show, too.
In his latest interview, this time with the Times‘ Paul Joyce, Lallana delves into a number of topics, from his shock at being dropped from Liverpool’s matchday squad against Norwich to discussing the No.6 role he took up during pre-season.
He is also very open about how his time out injured affected him, even changing his training schedule in order to stay away from teammates.
These Reds fans have taken to Twitter to respond to the midfielder’s latest comments, with some showing support and others fast losing patience.
reinventing LMAO.. Played there once in a pre-season game and will most probably never play there again for Liverpool
— KierownikWodopoju (@BoyBetterKnown_) September 12, 2019
I swear this guy has more interviews than goals for Liverpool. And how does one reinvent themselves without playing a single official game?
— The biased ref (@mainman_mani) September 12, 2019
Great piece. Great servant and loads of ability. Hope we rest some of the midfielders who went on international duty and Lallana starts Saturday
— Paddy Berger (@TotallyLFC1892) September 12, 2019
Reinventing himself?! Child, please!
— Patrick (@B2Life33) September 12, 2019
Maybe the people who have made catty remarks about Lallana’s injuries need to read this to see how horrible it has been for him! Wishing him a successful and healthy season! https://t.co/reBIcrQLgI
— Nicola (@nikic2019) September 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/THEBLUU9/status/1172058143272165376?s=20
Read Liverpool Verdict
The accusations aimed at Lallana regarding the number of interviews he does is fair, but this is one of his more insightful sit downs.
It is clear that he has gone through a horrible period with injuries, while his words on the No.6 role are interesting, even though it is unlikely we will see him there for the first team.
The lack of sympathy from some is understandable, to an extent, because Lallana has flattered to deceive so much in a Liverpool shirt, while being on high wages.
In truth, the Reds have moved on while he has stood still, or perhaps even gone backwards, and he is fortunate not to have been moved on by Jurgen Klopp.
A clearly talented footballer has been badly affected by fitness woes, his character should not be questioned, but his Liverpool career is worthy of criticism.
