That is according to pundit and former England manager Kevin Keegan.

Jurgen Klopp has received criticism so far this season as his Liverpool side continue to concede goals.

The German has mainly been scalded for not bringing in defensive reinforcements in the summer.

His side have conceded 12 goals in seven league games so far this term, while the two Manchester clubs have only shipped two each.

However, ex-Liverpool forward Keegan believes it isn't just the Reds' defence which needs strengthening.

“I don’t think Manchester City, Manchester United or Chelsea are great defensively. It’s not just a Liverpool problem," Keegan said at Aspire 4 Sport Congress and Exhibition.

“It’s no fun being a defender. If a defender misses three tackles he’s off so it’s no wonder they are cautious.

“Nowadays everything is built for teams to go forward, which is great. Who shows highlights of defending?

“Yes they are conceding goals and they say it’s a bit like my (Newcastle) team, but at Liverpool fans want to see a good game of football and they want the team to have a go."

And the former Newcastle boss has offered his support to Klopp as he continues to receive flack.

I think he’s a great manager. He fits Liverpool, he gets Liverpool,” he said.

“I think Klopp is the hand-in-glove type guy. You can understand what he is saying, he doesn’t talk in riddles, he says what he thinks.

“I hope they have patience with him if it doesn’t actually go quite right because he is the right guy.”

Liverpool take on Manchester United after the international break.