Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window?
Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?
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Notable Quotes
"I think it's just not personnel."
— Andoni Iraola , Executive
"We have to adapt as a team to these situations and we have to know that these situations can happen."
— Andoni Iraola , Executive
Key People
Alexis Mac Allister is an Argentine midfielder who plays for Liverpool and the Argentina national team.
Andoni Iraola is a football manager who was a target for Crystal Palace.
Anthony Elanga is a professional football player known for his skilled performances.
Cody Gakpo is a 27-year-old Dutch forward.
Dominik Szoboszlai is a Hungarian professional footballer playing for Liverpool.
Joe Willock is an English midfielder playing for Newcastle.
Ryan Gravenberch is a Dutch professional footballer playing as a midfielder.
Yoane Wissa is a professional footballer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known for his role as a striker.
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Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?
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