Jamie Carragher Critiques Liverpool's Midfield and Transfer Strategy

Liverpool's recent 2-2 draw against Newcastle highlighted significant issues in their midfield setup, as analyzed by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher. He expressed concerns about the team's tactical approach under new manager Andoni Iraola, particularly regarding the role of Florian Wirtz, who has struggled to make an impact.

During the match, Liverpool's midfield featured Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, with Wirtz positioned at No 10. Carragher pointed out that Szoboszlai often advanced into attacking positions, leaving gaps that Newcastle exploited. He emphasized that the current midfield structure is ineffective, suggesting that Liverpool needs a holding midfielder to provide better defensive support.

Furthermore, Carragher criticized the club's recent transfer window, which saw Liverpool spend £445 million, including a record fee for Alexander Isak. He warned that this could be one of the worst transfer windows in Premier League history, as many of the new signings have underperformed. Carragher doubts Liverpool's ability to contend for the title this season, indicating that the team is in a transitional phase.