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22nd February 2023
10:12am GMT

"But we know the midfield doesn't have the energy anymore, the attacking players - the front three - don't press like or certainly don't have the cohesion that was there before with Firmino and Mane, so they're new to it, Nunez and Gakpo."
So, this Liverpool defence now, who for years we've been told have some of the best players in the world, can't cope because for years they've had a front six in front of them who probably worked harder and smarter than any other team in world football, and now that's gone, it's completely fell apart."
Interestingly, while many believe midfield is the big issue for Liverpool, Carragher feels that their need for defenders is just as pressing. Previously, the likes of Van Dijk would have been seen as untouchable in the team, but Carragher isn't buying that.
"We keep talking about midfield players who Liverpool need and I think that's right, but I think Liverpool need defenders as well because when they get exposed they can't defend."
"But Liverpool are eighth in the Premier League, they've just been battered 5-2 in the Champions League. I know it's Real Madrid but these are the two teams who were in the final last year. It's not acceptable what we're watching this season. We keep looking for reasons and excuses, but no, it's nowhere near good enough."Explore more on these topics:

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