Jamie Carragher says Liverpool’s protection is a ‘big concern’ after Chelsea had been the ‘better team’ in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge as Anfield legend identifies two positions Reds must strengthen
Jamie Carragher claimed Liverpool’s protection is a ‘major concern’ following the membership’s draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Luis Diaz put the guests forward in London, however Chelsea debutant Axel Disasi was available to equalize for the Blues, and the consequence ended 1-1.
Carragher advised Sky Sports: ‘Chelsea is a work in progress. New manager, new players. I think they have been the better team today, there is no doubt about that.
“The big concern for me with Liverpool is defensively. The last play sums it up as they got a corner and almost conceded a goal at the other end.
Liverpool need a defensive midfielder. They need a real defender, a through and through defender who can play right over those back four.’
Jamie Carragher claimed Liverpool’s protection is a ‘major concern’ following the membership’s draw with Chelsea
Carragher recognized two positions the place Jurgen Klopp’s Reds must strengthen this time period
The membership misplaced, amongst others, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, James Milner, Roberto Firmino and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer time.
While Liverpool have made some notable signings within the switch market, it appears like they’ll miss out on Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, who’s on the verge of becoming a member of Chelsea as an alternative.
Their summer time signings embody Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60m and Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for £35m. Both males made their aggressive debut in Liverpool on Sunday within the 1-1 draw.
However, Carragher’s warning means they could return to the market to scout a defensive midfielder and versatile defender earlier than the window closes in September.
