Journalist Paul Gorst has slammed the decision made by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to sell Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino without replacing them.
Speaking on the Blood Red YouTube channel, Gorst believes that the Reds are now paying the price amid injuries to key men.
Diogo Jota is expected to be out of action until February, according to The Athletic. Another blow to their attack comes in the form of Luis Diaz, who could be out until March, according to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra.
With these two blows to Liverpool’s attacking options, Gorst is baffled as to why they didn’t go out and sign more options in the summer.
He stated: “I think it was a bit of a mistake letting both Minamino and Origi go without at least recruiting someone who can play that kind of role.
“That was a role for cup games or when you’re rolling the dice and you need something off the bench, I think it was foolish to just leave it the way it was, and this only adds to that.”
TIF Thoughts on Gorst’s comments…
We believe Liverpool need to address their lack of options out wide with the injuries to both Jota and Diaz.
One option they could consider is taking a chance on Fabio Carvalho. The 20-year-old is more of an attacking midfielder, but he can operate on the left wing.
Klopp has stated before on the club’s website that Carvalho can play in a few different positions. Perhaps he may remember those words and try him out on the wing.
However, the club may look at a potential signing in the January transfer window. Jamal Musiala is a player who can operate on the left-wing, and Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reported back in October that Liverpool had an interest in the player.
Whatever the decision is, Klopp needs to address the issue. With Jota and Diaz likely out until later into the new year, it could be a season-defining moment if a solution isn’t found.