Jurgen Klopp reckons Liverpool's move for Cody Gakpo was 'obvious'. Surely not nearly as obvious as the need for a new midfield, says willfordy25
“With Cody, it is obvious,” Klopp added. “Not only because we have that void [on the left] now, the quality he has, the timing is perfect – if we waited until the summer, he would be more expensive or someone else would have picked him.”
That’s a very privileged position to be in, but also one which doesn’t reflect the fragility of the squad as a whole. Having two excellent options per position in attack suggests LiverpoolLiverpool’s attack compares very favourably with their rivals – there’s an argument for them having the most quality and depth in forward areas in the Premier League. Then you look at the midfield. Would Manchester United, Manchester City or Arsenal swap theirs for Liverpool’s? Not a chance.
Liverpool have scored 58 goals in 27 games this season despite the injuries to Luis Diaz, Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota, and with. The forwards are not the problem. And in a couple of months when all of those talented attackers are back fit and champing at the bit, Liverpool will still be plodding along with a midfield not fit for purpose.
They have signed four of their six first-team forwards in the last four-and-a-half years and just Thiago in central midfield. And that negligence will look particularly daft in mid-April while they’re battling for the top four with Fabinho and Naby Keita ailing while three of Gakpo, Firmino, Diaz, Jota, Mohamed Salah and Nunez watch from the bench.
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