Liverpool are regarded as one of the top clubs in world football.After winning the Premier League, the Champions League and the Club World Championship over the last 15 months or so it's hard to doubt their credentials.After many years of falling short, few can dispute the impact that Jurgen Klopp has had since taking charge of the club.As well as instilling a philosophy that's based on an incredibly aggressive pressing game, the German has found a unique way of managing his squad.Klopp is renowned for operating with a relatively small group of first team players - showing that he has full faith in those at the club.While stars such as Virgil Van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mo Salah and Sadio Mane are the guys who take most of the plaudits, every member of that squad deserve credit for the recent success.At least that's what most people think.According to one supporters' social media thread, one member of the Liverpool squad is grossly overrated.
That man is Georginio Wijnaldum.Despite being a consistent performer since arriving at Anfield in 2016, the Dutchman was heavily criticised in the thread from an account @Sadiologist, which is titled 'the most useless footballer on the planet'.This includes a look at some unverified statistics that cover his attacking and defensive contribution, as well his ability to retain the ball.You can see the full thread below.
Despite the heavy criticism, Wijnaldum seems to be doing something right.
As well as being an ever-present for Liverpool, the midfielder is being heavily linked with a move to Barcelona this summer.
With just one year remaining on his contract, the Dutchman could be available for a cut-price fee as Ronald Koeman looks to lead the Catalan giants into an exciting new era.
GIVEMESPORT'S Phil Spencer says...
Personally, I think that the thread needs to be taken with a pinch of salt.
Football is a team game and it's crucial that player compliment each other to aid the greater good.
Wijnaldum is undoubtedly a top player - why else would he be so highly rated by Jurgen Klopp?
Statistics can be deceiving and manipulated to create the narrative that you want, and that's something that people must be wary of in this scenario.
Given his key role in Liverpool's success over the last year, the Dutchman must be doing something right so it's probably best to just let him crack on.