John Barnes insists Liverpool haven’t been complacent at the back this season, despite their 3-2 defeat at West Ham last time out.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have scored a remarkable 31 goals in their 11 Premier League games, making them top scorers.
However, they’ve conceded 11 times, more than double the combined total of title rivals Chelsea and Manchester City.
The Reds lost for the first time this season at the London Stadium last Sunday, conceding twice from set-pieces prompting criticism of lax defending from Klopp’s side.
Former Reds winger Barnes has shrugged off claims that Liverpool have lost focus, citing how consistent they’ve been this season.
The defeat to the Hammers was the second successive league game in which they’ve dropped points, after a 2-2 draw with Brighton at Anfield.
Despite their recent drop in form Barnes is adamant they were just two bad days at the office in an otherwise fine start to their campaign.
“Liverpool conceding the three goals against West Ham wasn’t a sign of defensive complacency, or an issue with the high-line they play”, Barnes told Bonus Code Bets.
“The goals came from corners. Then they also scored a goal through one through ball, which can happen.
“Liverpool have lost one game in 26. We didn’t lose against Brighton either.
“People are getting carried away if they think it’s a disaster because they’ve drawn and lost a game.”
Liverpool host a resurgent Arsenal in their first fixture after the international break on Saturday, November 20.
Mikel Arteta’s side are unbeaten in their last 10 games in all competitions and would overtake the fourth placed Reds with a win.
