Fan icon and balancing act - Monday Night Club on Araujo
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"As soon as any player tries to win a tackle with his head, they immediately go into club folklore."
Those were the words of presenter Mark Chapman on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club as the topic of Ronald Araujo was discussed.
The Liverpool defender - signed on loan from Barcelona - has become the focus of social media memes and fan accounts after another encouraging display in Sunday's win over Brighton.
Araujo did attempt to head a ball from the Anfield turf, came close to scoring in the first half and then executed a full-blooded challenge in the second period, with all three moments thrilling the crowd.
The Athletic's Adam Crafton commented: "We know Liverpool fans loves somebody who visibly cares and is committed. I'm not sure he's technically as good as some other right-backs but actually when you have someone bombing up at left-back like Kerkez does, having someone who is a bit more like a right centre-back gives you quite good balance."
Ex-Premier League winger Andros Townsend added: "I think they probably missed that balance last season. They built a team to dominate and got found out on the transition when they lost the ball - they were far too open. I think it is shrewd business to bring him in and have that balance."
Watch clips above and below or listen on the full episode of Monday Night Club on BBC Sounds
