Jamie Carragher says why Adam Wharton is not the answer for Liverpool after watching them lose at Man United
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Jamie Carragher has thrown doubt on Liverpool’s rumoured pursuit of Adam Wharton after watching them lose against Manchester United on Sunday.The Reds have been heavily linked with Wharton, with some reports even suggesting that the 22-year-old is seen as a ‘dream’ signing at Anfield this summer.According to Carragher, though, Liverpool‘s 11th Premier League defeat of the season highlighted more than ever that Arne Slot needs a more physical presence added to his midfield. Apparently United are allowed to handle balls into the net now 😤 Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images Liverpool do not need more technical players – CarragherDespite his obvious qualities, there have been some doubts about Wharton beginning to creep in from Liverpool supporters.Pace is one issue for the Crystal Palace man, and with the Reds badly lacking in power and aggression in midfield as well, Wharton is perhaps not the player to provide an injection of either.Carragher agrees, telling Sky Sports after Sunday’s match that he wants to see Liverpool move away from signing technical footballers this summer.“A big thing for me will be what they go and do in midfield,” he said.
“I think if they get a really technical footballer to go in there, that might worry me a little a bit about where this team’s going, because I think Liverpool need a bit more physicality.”Photo by Izzy Poles – AMA/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Mark Clattenburg confirms Manchester United scored an illegal goal to beat Liverpool“There’s talk of, for instance, Adam Wharton. “Liverpool almost need somebody who can do everything,” Carragher added.
It’s blown up in their face.” You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it? Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones Neither Rice nor Caicedo will be available this summer, but Liverpool really should be looking for a player who can add some steel to the silk they currently possess.