Jamie Carragher has called on Liverpool to sign a central defender this month following the club's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.
The hosts, who remain the only team to beat Arne Slott's Liverpool in the Premier League this season, scored early and took the lead after just eight minutes. Chris Wood latched on to a perfect pass from Anthony Elanga and finished clinically.
Although Liverpool They controlled the ball for most of the match, and struggled to convert their dominance into meaningful chances. The breakthrough finally came when substitutes Diogo Jota and Kostas Tsimikas made an immediate impact. Tsimikas delivered a precise corner kick which Jota headed into the net moments after they entered the field.
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Liverpool pressed hard to achieve victory, but Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sales made two great saves to deny Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah. Ola Aina also came to Forest's rescue, clearing another Salah attempt off the goal line.
After the match, Carragher said Liverpool should have won but the need for a new defender was clear. Ibrahima Konate was sent off in the 66th minute as he regains full fitness – and the former Reds man believes additions must be made to ensure they secure the Premier League title.
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Carragher posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Liverpool were supposed to win tonight, but they continue to create big chances even in games they haven't won, but the defensive solidity they had at the start of the season is gone. Always looks likely.” To give up. Buy defender!!!!
There weren't many links but a report from Spanish outlet AS He said that Liverpool is preparing to compete with Newcastle United in the race to sign Sevilla defender Loic Badie.
The French centre-back has emerged as a potential target for Premier League clubs, with Sevilla valuing him at around £21m.
Sevilla's financial difficulties, which include a £70m loss last year, have left them under pressure to sell players to comply with La Liga's financial regulations. Bade is a major asset and is seen as one of the players who can generate significant revenue for the club.
