Should Liverpool succeed in bringing in Alexander Isak, the club’s hierarchy reportedly believes they’ll be well covered on the left-hand side of attack despite the potential departure of Luis Díaz.
With Cody Gakpo capable of operating on the left flank, Hugo Ekitike offering positional versatility (having featured there during his time in Ligue 1), and the rising star Rio Ngumoha generating serious excitement within the academy, there’s confidence that the left-sided attacking depth won’t be an issue.
But here’s where many fans agree once Isak is in, the real priority must shift to the defense.
A central defensive signing is crucial, especially considering:
Ongoing injury concerns and inconsistency at the back
Uncertainty surrounding the long-term future of players like Joel Matip (now gone) and Joe Gomez
The need to support and eventually succeed Virgil van Dijk, who won’t be around forever
“You can score goals, but if you can’t keep them out, you won’t win titles.” That’s the sentiment among a growing number of supporters.
With Liverpool seemingly building a frightening attack for the post-Klopp era, balancing that with a solid, disciplined, and injury-resistant defense is the next logical step. Isak may lead the line, but a new centre-back could hold the key to silverware.
