Jamie Carragher tells Liverpool what they “need to do” in January

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Jamie Carragher has issued a stark warning to Liverpool about the urgent need to strengthen their squad in the upcoming January transfer window, emphasizing that the club must sign a centre-back. Carragher criticized Liverpool’s summer transfer strategy, highlighting that the failure to purchase a reliable central defender then has left the team vulnerable. He pointed out that the sole centre-back signed, 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni, suffered a season-ending ACL injury, intensifying the problem.

According to Carragher, Liverpool are “probably one injury away at centre-back from really derailing the season,” underscoring the critical nature of a January signing to avoid a potential collapse. He also questioned the logic behind Liverpool’s summer signings, where multiple players were brought in for similar positions, remarking this approach felt uncharacteristic for the club.

The January transfer window is seen as a vital opportunity to correct these mistakes, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano mentioning the possible availability of Antoine Semenyo, who reportedly has a £60 million release clause. Romano suggests there’s a “good chance” Semenyo could move this January, presenting Liverpool a possible long-term attacking solution.

Liverpool’s current points tally (18) lags significantly behind Premier League leaders Arsenal (26), which makes January's transfers even more crucial for the club’s title aspirations. Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler also criticized the summer business, stating that high-profile signings like Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have “made us worse, not better.”