{
  "id": 5307202,
  "title": "Liverpool weigh up three very different answers at right-back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/liverpool-weigh-up-three-very-different-answers-at-right-back",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T10:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-weigh-three-very-different-103500518.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool examine three distinct options for their right-back position amidst injuries. The squad's vulnerability in this role is acknowledged, with manager Iraola noting that any team would struggle if two suited players were simultaneously sidelined. Dominik Szoboszlai presents an unconventional solution, bringing athleticism, passing range and tactical adaptability to the position. This unconventional move could allow the team's more energetic players to focus on midfield duties. Right-back choices carry tactical implications, as Szoboszlai's involvement would result in his midfield running power and ability to break forward being absent. Manager Iraola must weigh these factors alongside the squad's overall requirements and upcoming fixtures when making the right-back decision.",
  "summary": "Injuries expose Liverpool’s narrow marginLiverpool’s right-back position has become an early test of squad construction, coaching judgement and individual adaptability. Frimpong and Bradley are th...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}