Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane fear Liverpool's worst case scenario under Arne Slot

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Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane believe Liverpool could end up missing out on the Champions League next season if it fails to sign a new defender in January. Carragher has pointed to Liverpool’s failure to sign Marc Guehi during the summer transfer window as a major turning point in its season.

Liverpool finds itself eight points behind Arsenal after just 11 games (Image: Getty Images) Carragher has therefore urged his former club to sign a new center-back during the January transfer window, having warned the Reds that not doing so could lead to an embarrassing end to the season. I think if Liverpool don’t sign a centre-back in January…” Former Manchester United captain Keane then interrupted: "They'd miss out on the Champions League.” Carragher replied: "I think they could." This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn more Guehi is once again being linked with a switch to Liverpool, with the latest reports suggesting that Palace believes the Reds are the only club that could make a move for him during January. Slot though has already indicated that Liverpool might not be planning any activity during the upcoming window.