Liverpool player criticized for taking a huge risk against Bayern

Liverpool defender Joel Matip has been criticized for taking unnecessary risks in his team's 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich at Anfield.

The first leg of the last 16 meetings of the Champions League ended in a stalemate, but the visitors were almost gifted for what could have been a decisive goal from the outset when Matip's misguided release nearly came home. in his own net before returning to safety in front of goalkeeper Alisson.

The former Schalke player played in an improvised center-back partnership with Brazil's Fabinho, due to the suspension of the world's most expensive defender, Virgil van Dijk, and injuries to Joe Gomez and Dejan Lovren.

However, Matip did not have much sympathy with the former international striker of the Republic of Ireland, Tony Cascarino, who blasted him for playing too much in his region.

Cascarino wrote in The Times: "The absence of suspended Virgil van Dijk and injuries to Joe Gomez and Dejan Lovren forced Jurgen Klopp to push Fabinho from center to half.

"The decision weakened Liverpool in defense, but I have never been a fan of Joel Matip, his defensive partner last night, who is a central defender.

"You have to trust the players in this position to not make mistakes, but you can not really do it with Matip.

"He gave the ball into the penalty area with a ridiculous shot using the outside of his shoe and had the chance to pull it out.

"He's not good enough on the ball to try that and he has to realize it."