There was still no way through a compact
Clarets defence, however, and Tammy Abraham — who ended his four - month scoring drought with a midweek FA Cup double against Notts County — was sent on for the final 15 minutes.
Both were rendered anonymous by an organised
Clarets defence.
Playing alongside Ben Mee at the heart of
the Clarets defence, Tarkowski has averaged the second-most clearances (8.8) and the joint highest blocks (1.7) per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season.
Not exact matches
That it was obvious that the Southampton
defence could cope with Plan A for the rest of the week appeared to bypass everyone in
claret and blue.
The
Clarets have enjoyed a fine season on home soil in the top flight but their great
defence will naturally be put to the test in this one against the powerful Liverpool attack.
Such records do not replicate themselves and the
Clarets will have a tough task on hand, if they are to maintain their top - flight status next season, be it with or without the presence of Keane in their
defence.