The Daily Observer London Desk: Reporter- Judith Benjamin
Liverpool’s recruitment team warned club chief’s about the ageing nature of the squad nearly two years ago, according to reports.
The Reds have endured a nightmare 2022-23 campaign so far, currently sitting eighth in the Premier League table and eliminated from Champions League football.
Their struggle for form this year comes amid a transitional period for the club, as they deal with an ageing midfield and the summer departure of Sadio Mane.
In response to that, the Reds had long-been pursuing Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, but ruled themselves out of the running to sign the former Birmingham City man on Tuesday evening.
It’s left some fans suggesting that the Reds need a squad refresh in order to help their re-build, which is what the Liverpool recruitment team had warned in 2021.