“Balance”: Liverpool legend gives verdict on £145m transfer target

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Carragher told Sky Sports News: “He’s a great player, there’s no doubt about that – I’d love to get Barcola at Liverpool, but he’s a left winger for me.” “Liverpool’s big thing that stands out like a sore thumb right now is replacing Mo Salah, a right winger. And I don’t think Liverpool have got anybody really in the squad who looks fully comfortable playing right wing.” “They probably have at least four players in the squad before Barcola joins, if he joins, who could play on the left-hand side comfortably.” “Now, I’m not saying any of those players are better than Barcola.

But in terms of the balance of the squad, it’s not the position Liverpool need right now. They need a right winger.” “But if you’re saying to me, do I want Barcola to come and Liverpool are going to sign a right winger as well?

While Carragher makes good points about Barcola’s preferred position and the need for a specialist right winger, ultimately Liverpool need a consistent forward capable of scoring goals. With that being said, there is enough evidence to suggest Barcola has the ability to operate on either flank and could become an important influence in Liverpool’s forward line next season.