Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has outlined that Liverpool must "rebuild" in the summer transfer window if they are to get back on track next season.
The Reds are enduring a miserable season under Jurgen Klopp, sitting 10th in the Premier League after a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Wolves last weekend.
One of the criticisms surrounding the club has been their failure to invest in the transfer market.
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They did sign Cody Gakpo in January. However, a plague of injuries has left Klopp stretched in midfield and defence.
Carragher uses Man Utd as warning
Although, Carragher reckons splashing the cash on new recruits might not be the answer, hinting that the likes Manchester United's spending has been "useless".
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"A misconception among too many football supporters is that the definition of good ownership is spending a fortune in the transfer window", he wrote for The Telegraph.
"Wrong. Good ownership is about being smart and making the right decisions across all aspects; buying, selling and retaining to ensure the squad is balanced across its skillset and age profile.
"Just compare Manchester United’s spending on new players with Liverpool’s over the last 10 years, or Everton’s compared to Brighton, and you should understand that massive investment is useless without expertise.
"Manchester City’s net spend is relatively low over the last five years, and in the summer before they won their last league title Liverpool did not buy anyone.
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"In 2021 they only signed Ibrahima Konaté and nearly won a quadruple. That shows that the only reason a club should spend mega millions in every transfer window is to rectify mistakes."
Carragher backs Klopp
Carragher did acknowledge that the club was in need of rejuvenation, with several players coming towards the end of their contracts, such as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner.
Meanwhile, the likes of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson aren't getting any younger.
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However, amid the criticism surrounding Klopp, Carragher insisted that he is the right man to take them forward.
The ex England international continued: "Unfortunately, Liverpool now find themselves in a position where they too must rebuild."
"Klopp is definitely the man to do so..."
Topics: Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, Jamie Carragher, Premier League, Manchester United, Football
Joe Adams