Jamie Carragher says Liverpool’s defense is a ‘big concern’ after Chelsea were the ‘better team’ in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge as Anfield legend identifies two positions Reds need to strengthen
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool’s defense is a ‘big concern’ after Chelsea were the ‘better team’ in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge as Anfield legend identifies two positions Reds need to strengthen
Jamie Carragher claimed Liverpool’s defense is a ‘major concern’ following the club’s draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Luis Diaz put the visitors ahead in London, but Chelsea debutant Axel Disasi was on hand to equalize for the Blues, and the result ended 1-1.
Carragher told 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 defense is a ‘major concern’ following the club’s draw with Chelsea
Carragher identified two positions where Jurgen Klopp’s Reds need to strengthen this term
The club lost, among others, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, James Milner, Roberto Firmino and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer.
While Liverpool have made some notable signings in the transfer market, it looks like they are going to miss out on Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, who is on the verge of joining Chelsea instead.
Their summer signings include Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60m and Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for £35m. Both men made their competitive debut in Liverpool on Sunday in the 1-1 draw.
However, Carragher’s warning means they may return to the market to scout a defensive midfielder and versatile defender before the window closes in September.
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