Liverpool\u2019s turbulent start to the 2025\/26 Premier League season has intensified calls for reinforcements, with former club defender Jamie Carragher insisting that the Reds must enter the January transfer window to address their defensive shortcomings. The Merseyside club, currently struggling in 8th place and sitting below rivals Manchester United, have endured a worrying dip in form under new head coach Arne Slot despite heavy spending during the summer.<\/p>\n
Carragher highlighted that Liverpool\u2019s failure to sign an additional centre-back before the season began has left them dangerously exposed. The club did secure the signing of young Italian defender Leoni, who impressed in his Carabao Cup debut, but a devastating ACL injury has ruled him out for the rest of the campaign. That setback has magnified the lack of depth in a position that has already shown signs of vulnerability.<\/p>\n
\u201cLiverpool need to spend in January and bring in a centre-back,\u201d Carragher warned, stressing that the club may be just one injury away from a complete defensive collapse. Slot\u2019s side have conceded avoidable goals in recent weeks, with inconsistency at the back contributing heavily to their disappointing league position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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