The Reds had a somewhat weak transfer window, securing only Giorgi Mamardashvili, from Valencia, and Federico Chiesa from Juventus, while other targets fell through.
Advisors have urged Liverpool head coach Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes to sign a defensive midfielder to strengthen their Champions League prospects. However, Owen Hargreaves believes Liverpool can still secure their seventh European Cup this season.
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“Liverpool are for real. Let’s be honest, anybody not putting them in the mix is lazy. They have Alisson and Virgil van Dijk, two of the best in the business.”
“Trent is Trent, a walking assist and I love Ibou Konate and Andy Robertson. It’s almost a perfect back five. Then there’s Alexis Mac Allister and the front six of Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa. Wow.”
Owen Hargreaves on his interview with mirror.co.uk
Arne Slot’s side could still benefit from a top-class No.6 after missing out on Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi during the summer transfer window. Ryan Gravenberch has been exceptional, but they need a defensive midfielder. A player like Joao Palhinha, who can excel in one-off games, would’ve been ideal if Bayern had not laid their hands on him.
While Liverpool’s style and dominance in most matches might not require this, facing teams like Real Madrid or Manchester City calls for a player who can regain possession effectively
Earlier this month, Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi revealed he felt no pressure to leave Real Sociedad for Anfield, despite discussions with Liverpool boss Arne Slot.
Speaking to MARCA, Zubimendi said, “My friends are clear that whatever I decide will be the best. There is no pressure whatsoever. Real Sociedad is my life; I think I have spent half my life here. A lot of who I am is tied to La Real; it is my life.”
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The Reds indeed need to recruit another midfielder, though the specific type they require is not yet clear. Ideally, they would acquire a world-class defensive midfielder, a No.6, but despite ongoing efforts, the gap left by Fabinho still needs addressing.
