Ronald Araújo’s transformation at right-back is becoming one of the biggest talking points around Liverpool this season! 🇺🇾💪
According to WhoScored, Araújo currently has a 7.27 average rating, the highest among all players who have made at least three Premier League appearances at right-back this season. 📊👀
And the numbers behind his recent performances make the statistic even more interesting. In Liverpool’s latest 1-0 victory over Bournemouth, Araújo recorded 6 tackles/interceptions, 5 other defensive interventions and won 9 of his 11 duels. 🧱🔥
Liverpool also kept another clean sheet, extending their run to three consecutive Premier League shutouts. The Reds have not conceded in the league in any of Araújo’s three starts since he moved into the right-back role.
Even more eye-catching is Liverpool’s defensive improvement since Araújo became a regular starter. Their expected goals against has reportedly dropped to 0.75 xGA per 90, the lowest figure in the division during that period, although the sample remains small. 📉🛡️
He may naturally be a centre-back, but his physicality, speed, aerial strength and aggression are making him a nightmare for opponents down the flank. 💥
Andoni Iraola has also praised the growing chemistry within his defensive unit, with Araújo operating alongside Virgil van Dijk, Jeremy Jacquet and Milos Kerkez.
Liverpool might have found something special here… 👀🔴
7.27 rating. Three straight clean sheets. Nine of 11 duels won against Bournemouth. 😮💨🔥
Araújo at right-back is becoming a serious problem for Premier League attackers. 🚨🇺🇾
