The ‘wonderful’ solution provided by Jamie Carragher to Liverpool’s midfield transfer quest

Although improving the quality of their midfield is Liverpool’s top objective for the summer, Trent Alexander-Arnold may soon be moved into that position, according to Jamie Carragher.

In the long run, Trent Alexander-Arnold should be moved to midfield, and Liverpool should aim to get a new right-back.

Since joining the team under Jurgen Klopp, the Reds’ star has been a pillar in the back four, but while he has consistently contributed in the final third, his defensive abilities have long been questioned. His passing range and delivery continue to be crucial tools for the Merseysiders.

However, errors in his own half cost Liverpool, sparking a discussion over his role. With players like James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all departing this summer, forcing them into the market, Liverpool’s midfield has been allowed to mature.

This summer, with players like Alexis Mac Allister and Mason Mount rumored to be moving to Anfield, it will be especially important to add quality to the middle of the park. Liverpool had previously expressed interest in Jude Bellingham, but his price tag caused them to withdraw. Carragher, though, believes that finding a right-back could be a better option because few midfielders could match Alexander-Arnold’s caliber.

He said to Redmen TV: “I think his body language is drastically different when he’s in midfield compared to when he’s just playing in defense. I had the impression of watching a different player. No matter who we purchase, Bellingham could do more than TAA in midfield with some of the passes he makes.

“Whoever you acquire, whatever you spend, they can’t do more than Trent when Liverpool are on the ball. This kid is too talented to not be the focal point of this squad, thus I think after another season I’d be of the opinion that we should get a right-back and play him in midfield.

It’s getting to the point when he’ll lead the team and become its captain. Take away the criticism he receives, which is sometimes not well-deserved. He can get better at things, but he’ll never be great at them, so let’s concentrate on his strengths.

Klopp acknowledged toward the end of the season, when Alexander-Arnold was playing in midfield more frequently, that it might open up new doors for the team, particularly with young right-backs in the club’s ranks like Calvin Ramsay, who was signed last summer but has struggled to find minutes in his debut campaign.

The German remarked, “If you watch it back after we learned, it opened up different opportunities for us.”