Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has praised Ronald Ara\u00fajo for bringing defensive stability to the team despite playing out of his natural centre-back position.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has given us solidity,\u201d Iraola said, admitting that the Uruguayan is doing an excellent job at right-back.<\/p>\n
Ara\u00fajo has helped Liverpool record three consecutive Premier League clean sheets alongside J\u00e9r\u00e9my Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk and Milos Kerkez.<\/p>\n
Iraola also praised his versatility and attitude, saying: \u201cHe gives us more options \u2013 playing as a RB, CB, playing wherever the team needs. He is having the right attitude and I love these kind of players.\u201d<\/p>\n
With Conor Bradley unavailable and Jeremie Frimpong yet to fully convince defensively, Ara\u00fajo has given Liverpool a reliable alternative at right-back.<\/p>\n
However, Bradley’s return and Frimpong’s attacking qualities could create a selection dilemma for Iraola. <\/p>\n
For now, Ara\u00fajo’s defensive performances and willingness to put the team first have made him an increasingly valuable player at Anfield.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"