Redknapp: Liverpool need two defenders in January
Jamie Redknapp doesn’t think Liverpool’s defence is good enough to win the Premier League title unless they strengthen their backline in January.
The Reds threw away a two-goal lead to lose 4-3 against Bournemouth on Sunday to slip four points adrift of leaders Chelsea.
Jamie Carragher criticised Loris Karius in the aftermath of the result but Redknapp thinks their defence should be their top priority when the transfer window opens next month.
“Liverpool are not going to win the title this season unless they sort out their defence,” he wrote in his Daily Mail column.
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— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) December 5, 2016
“They sorely missed the injured Joel Matip and with two midfielders — Lucas and James Milner — in their back four I was not surprised that they conceded four goals.
“I have never seen a team more in control as Liverpool were against Bournemouth on Sunday go on to lose. They should have had that game wrapped up and it is something Jurgen Klopp must address.
“Milner has done well this season but if Liverpool are to sustain a challenge, they need another left back and centre back in January.”
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 5, 2016