Liverpool make decision over "excellent" Champions League winner who kept Erling Haaland quiet

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Liverpool have reportedly made their decision over completing the signing of Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger in the summer transfer window. The right decision by Liverpool not to sign Antonio Rudiger?

Rudiger has enjoyed a fantastic career, winning the Champions League with Madrid and standing out as an elite defender, once being hailed by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher after he kept Manchester City striker Erling Haaland quiet: “Militao is normally the first choice centre-back but he was out so Rudiger comes in. He was excellent and clever as well at times.” Given Rudiger’s age, it makes little sense for Liverpool to sign him this summer, with the Germany international no longer at the peak of his powers.

Liverpool cannot afford to in a position when they are too reliant on their main pairing staying fit, as has been the case this term, and it has to be seen as a main area of focus. He is also a main contributor for This Is Anfield, one of the world's biggest Reds-related sites, where he writes features and news, and covers matchday content.