Robbie Fowler identifies Liverpool transfer failure as Antoine Semenyo alternative picked

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Despite Liverpool's continued success under Slot, Fowler believes that Fabinho's departure has left a gap in the team. At times I think Liverpool have maybe been a bit too risky with the three midfielders going forward when it's probably not on.

"I think they do need that little bit of stability in front of that back four." Fabinho left Liverpool in 2023 (Image: Michael Regan/Getty) In addition to a new midfielder, Fowler also expressed his desire for Liverpool to pursue a winger in the upcoming transfer window. Liverpool have been connected with Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, who reportedly has an $85M release clause in his deal, yet Fowler has also identified another winger — and a particular favorite of Slot from his previous club Feyenoord — on the south coast, whom he believes the Reds might pursue.

"I saw Liverpool were linked with Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo," Fowler continued. "Yankuba Minteh has been very good for Brighton and that's the beauty of the Premier League.