Liverpool, who were continually tipped to land long-term replacements for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, did not make any major moves this winter, having only welcomed Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and Italy international Federico Chiesa to the team last summer.
Although the club continued to perform well in the Premier League, with at least two players in each position and no urgent reinforcements were needed, it is true that some players struggled with Arne Slot’s style of play and some players’ performances declined a little with age.
Former England defender Jamie Carragher, who was even Liverpool’s vice-captain during his playing days, touched on the positions in which his old club need to improve and expressed hope that they will look to strengthen in the transfer market this summer.
“There’s definitely areas of Liverpool’s team that can be really improved. But I think that is something for the summer. Centre forward is a position they could really improve in. I think attacking midfield is another one. A left-sided defender too.”
“If those players were available right now, I’m not sure they would do the attacking ones because they have enough numbers there. But I think they need to side a left-back – or a left-sided centre-back or left-back – but I am sure they will come in the summer.”
“But for me, I have that much trust over what these guys tend to do over the last eight to 10 years. Even if I think they should buy, I look at the operation at Liverpool and go: they know more than me. Every fan gets excited about players coming in – I would love Liverpool to sign another defender – but I trust these people know what they’re doing because their track record says they do.”
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