November 5th 2023.
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool were dealt a surprise result in the form of a 1-1 draw with Luton Town on Sunday, prompting Jamie Carragher to suggest the Merseyside club are not ready to win the Premier League and need to make two signings when the window re-opens in January.
The late Luis Diaz goal salvaged a point for the Reds, taking them to third in the table, three points behind league-leaders Manchester City. However, Tottenham's result against Chelsea on Monday night might push the gap to five points.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher argued that Liverpool lack the defensive structure to cope with counter-attacks, with Luton's goal an example of this. He also revealed that Liverpool could do with a top-class defender, and that while Alexis Mac Allister is a great player, he is not a natural holding midfielder.
The Reds have already attempted to sign Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia in the transfer window, though they eventually bought Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch. However, the Japan captain has only been trusted to start one league game so far, though the Luton result may see him return for the game against Brentford.
The long-term injury to Thiago Alcantara has further highlighted the need for a defensive midfielder, with Carragher believing Liverpool need two signings to challenge the likes of Manchester City.
The Reds are still searching for the Premier League title, and it remains to be seen whether they can make the necessary signings when the window re-opens in January.
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