Jamie Carragher has warned Liverpool bosses that they need to purchase a defender this month if they’re to remain on the right track to win the Premier League title.
The Reds drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest on the Metropolis Floor on Tuesday night time, falling behind to a Chris Wooden objective earlier than substitute Diogo Jota gained them a degree.
Arne Slot’s aspect did have plenty of probabilities to win the sport, with Forest’s defenders and goalkeeper Matz Sels in impressed type to maintain the rating at 1-1.
It isn’t disastrous by any stretch, with Liverpool nonetheless six factors clear on the prime of the Premier League desk, however Carragher feels that there’s trigger for concern.
The membership legend believes the spectacular defence that Liverpool boasted earlier within the season is now fragile and motion should be taken.
He doesn’t see the reply inside Slot’s squad and has implored the Liverpool hierarchy to usher in a defender in the course of the switch window.
‘Liverpool ought to’ve gained tonight, however they proceed to create large probabilities even within the video games they don’t win,’ Carragher posted on X.
‘However the defensive solidity they’d initially of the season has gone. All the time look prone to concede. Purchase a defender!!!!’
Slot had his first selection again 4 in his beginning XI at Forest, with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate in central defence, flanked by Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson at full-back.
Each Robertson and Konate had been changed on 66 minutes, which instantly led to the equaliser as their replacements linked up.
Kostas Tsimikas swung in a nook and Diogo Jota headed it residence to degree issues up.
Whereas Carragher didn’t clarify which place in defence he wish to see strengthened, he has spoken on the matter earlier than and wish to see an improve at left-back.
The previous England defender thinks Robertson is now previous his greatest and Tsimikas is just not a ok alternative.
‘Liverpool have to signal a full-back,’ Carragher mentioned on Sky Sports activities after the 2-2 draw with Manchester United earlier this month.
‘I feel they want a left-back. Trent Alexander-Arnold was actually poor. He will probably be loads higher than that and Conor Bradley is unbelievable.
‘I simply suppose Andy Robertson, who’s an absolute legend, is simply hanging on in each recreation. I don’t suppose Kostas Tsimikas is kind of of the usual to return in and exchange him.
‘I feel if Liverpool may get a left-back in January, I feel that’d put Liverpool in a very sturdy place to win the league.’
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