Stats show 27-year-old star might be the solution to a major problem for Liverpool

Ronald Araujo joined Liverpool on loan from Barcelona during the summer transfer window.

The 27-year-old Uruguay International was handed his first Premier League start against Ipswich Town yesterday, and he put on a strong performance for his team.

Ronald Araujo impresses at right-back for Liverpool

Liverpool struggled with Jeremie Frimpong at right-back in previous matches, and the Netherlands International was heavily criticised for his performances. Liverpool looked quite vulnerable at the back with him, and they decided to try Araujo as a right-back in the game against Ipswich.

The South American put in a solid defensive display, and his performance will be a huge encouragement for the team and the manager. It remains to be seen whether Andoni Iraola is prepared to persist with Araujo as his first-choice right-back in the coming weeks.

The Barcelona defender is quite accomplished with the ball at his feet, and he showed great defensive decision-making as well. He managed to win nine of his 10 duels during the game and won the most aerial duels in the game as well. Araujo also had the joint-most clearances in the game.