Jamie Carragher: Liverpool Needs Two Signings to Challenge Manchester City
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes that the team is not ready to win the Premier League and needs two key signings to challenge Manchester City. Carragher’s comments come after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Luton Town, where a late goal from Luis Diaz salvaged a point for the Reds.
Defensive Vulnerabilities
Carragher points out that Liverpool still struggles with stopping counter-attacks, unlike Manchester City. While Liverpool dominates possession, they are not as effective off the ball, leading to turnovers and opponents finding spaces to attack. Carragher believes that Liverpool needs a top holding midfielder to improve defensively.
Carragher specifically mentions Alexis Mac Allister as not being a top holding midfielder for Liverpool. While Mac Allister is good on the ball, he struggles defensively and lacks pace for that position. Carragher suggests that Liverpool needs a versatile defender who can play in multiple positions to strengthen their backline.
Addressing the Issues
Carragher suggests that Liverpool could consider moving Joe Gomez to right-back and releasing Trent Alexander-Arnold into midfield. He emphasizes that Liverpool is not ready to win the league and needs a holding midfielder and a top-class defender to challenge for the title.
The Need for Signings
Liverpool’s defensive vulnerabilities have been evident since losing key midfielders over the summer. The club attempted to sign replacements but missed out on their targets. While Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch were brought in, Gravenberch is the only natural holding midfielder available. The lack of options in midfield has forced Liverpool to rely on players like Gomez in unfamiliar positions.
Based on the draw against Luton, Carragher suggests that Liverpool may need to give more opportunities to the Japan captain, who could potentially start in their next game against Brentford.
Overall, Carragher’s analysis highlights the areas where Liverpool needs to strengthen in order to compete with Manchester City and challenge for the Premier League title.
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