In the early morning of January 6, Beijing time, a much-anticipated focus of the 20th round of the English Premier League - double red, in Liverpool's home field Anfield started. As a result, the Reds and Manchester United drew 2-2. After the match, Pettitte, a senior in the French soccer world, gave a blunt assessment of Liverpool defender Arnold's on-field performance.
Petit said bluntly, "Arnold, who I have a clear vision of, is undoubtedly a talented player with great technique and a wide passing vision. However, his performances are far from the standard expected of a defender and he seems to have a natural resistance to defense."
"In a strong team like Liverpool, he is usually able to cover up his defensive shortcomings with the help of his teammates. But in this double-red-red-red match, the loss at Anfield might have been a foregone conclusion if not for luck. Arnold's defense was full of holes, especially before Lisandro Martinez broke through, and his performance can be described as 'lazy'."
Pettitte went on to say, "While my criticism may seem a bit harsh, I'm not surprised by Arnold's defensive prowess. When he's in possession of the ball, he's undoubtedly the best at the position; but when he loses possession, he becomes the most frustrating one."
"This game will undoubtedly be an important test for Arnold, as he himself knows only too well. He was born in this city and the blood of Liverpool has long been in his marrow. But as a defender, he needs to show more determination on the defensive end, otherwise it will be a tough task to help the team achieve better results."
