Nevill says Liverpool have lost attacking power and weakened in defence

Former Manchester United player Gary Neville has criticised Liverpool after their Premier League match against Bournemouth in the 23rd round.

Idman.Biz reports that the game ended 3-2 in Bournemouth's favour.

"They looked weak and I have to say, watching them for the first time, I thought they had softened a bit. They have been a little more gentle in some areas and that is not their style. I thought they were very aggressive last year, but they have lost the attacking advantage and, in my opinion, softened in defence, which has made them easier to play against, so that's a real problem for them. If Liverpool don't start building their games, they will lose the credibility they gained by winning the league last year.

What I don't believe is that in the last week I have heard several interviews from Liverpool officials, including the manager, saying that this season should be a transitional season. No, forget that, I'm not going to listen to that. No, it shouldn't have been a transitional season. You spent £450 million on all these players in the summer and it should have been a season where you won two consecutive titles", Neville said.

After 23 rounds of the Premier League, Liverpool are sixth in the table with 36 points.

On January 28, Liverpool will host Qarabag in the eighth round of the UEFA Champions League main stage.