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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp knows he should have made another three signings in the summer, claims Reds legend John Aldridge. The former striker says his old club should have signed another\u00a0defensive midfielder, as well as a new centre-back and full-back.<\/p>\n
Liverpool made four signings in the transfer window, all of which were midfielders. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai were the first two players through the door early in the summer.<\/p>\n
The departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson to the Saudi Pro League saw Liverpool pull out the surprise signing of Wataru Endo. They finished the window by completing a deadline-day deal for Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.<\/p>\n
In all, Liverpool spent around \u00a3145million on their four acquisitions. Aldridge understands there has been a rebuild job going on at Anfield.<\/p>\n
Read more… <\/strong> Mbappe considering Liverpool, Chelsea pulled plug, \u00a3215m record bid for Salah<\/strong><\/p>\n However, he says Klopp will know that he is still short in a number of areas on the pitch. Aldridge doesn’t think Gravenberch is the answer in defensive midfield, while admitting Liverpool are also limited in options in two positions at the back.<\/p>\n Aldridge, speaking at the launch of William Hill’s first Home Shop in Liverpool, said: “We\u2019re doing a little bit of a rebuild situation, as we all know. Some big players have gone out, so you just need to trust Jurgen Klopp \u2013 hopefully the owners will give him the tools he needs.<\/p>\n “Some people think it hasn\u2019t been a great pre-season with some of the signings, but it\u2019s not that bad! You look at the two lads in midfield who have come in, in particular \u2013 Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai \u2013 and they excite me. Having said that, we all know as fans that we all need at least one more centre-half.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> The 23\/24 home shirt for Liverpool pays homage to the past of the club, as well as collaborator Nike, with a strong 1970s influence. The iconic red, capped with bold white cuffs and collar really does invoke that classic Liverpool FC style while adding a cool retro touch<\/p>\n “Up front, we\u2019ve got five fantastic players and goalscorers, plus another lad who excites me as well \u2013 Ben Doak. I love watching his attitude; he\u2019s like one of the proper Jocks who used to play for Liverpool and I think we\u2019ll see a lot of him this season \u2013 so there\u2019s actually six attackers there.<\/p>\n “For the midfield \u2013 I do think that they lack a defensive midfield player. I don\u2019t know what Ryan Gravenberch is going to be like. For me, the club needed a top centre-half and perhaps a top full-back as well \u2013 but the manager already knows that.”<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Liverpool-transfer-news-Jurgen-Klopp-John-Aldridge-4945680.jpg?r=1693990396162\"){kind=spacer}
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