Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window?
Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?
The Liverpool midfield has been described as fragile by Andoni Iraola, the new head coach. The team's defensive issues came to light during their 2-1 defeat against Newcastle, where goals conceded were a result of poor decision-making from the midfielders. Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, both playing as number six, lost possession leading to Newcastle's first goal.
Gravenberch was later dispossessed, allowing Yoane Wissa to score, while Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch both failed to make tackles and won only a few duels. Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge criticized the team's lack of a defensive midfielder, stating that they have been needing one for three years. Despite this, Iraola remains satisfied with his backup options in midfield.
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