Lazar Markovic is not a wing-back, he’s an out and out attacking midfielder On many occasions last term, Markovic was criticised for his performances following his £20m 2014 summer move, but he was often deployed in unnatural wing-back roles – where he was expected to track back defensively. It didn’t give him the chance to maximise his creative and running ability – but used as a no.10 at the tip of the diamond today – Markovic excelled. Lazar teased the opposition with clever flicks and nutmegs, showed his vision by playing clever through-balls, and took his goal well; breaking beyond the defence, rounding the keeper and sliding home. It’ll be interesting to see if Rodgers continues to use him in this role throughout pre-season, especially considering Raheem Sterling has left.
Markovic grabs the opener for #LFC. @JamesPearceEcho‘s full match report here http://t.co/xmGMceE7lU pic.twitter.com/AhHGlHFi8C — Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) July 14, 2015