Liverpool to complete two more signings as Jordan Henderson tipped for axe – Agbonlahor
Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed Liverpool need two more midfield signings to mount a challenge for a top-four finish next season.
The former Aston Villa striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, suggested the likes of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are now only good enough to play in the “odd Champions League or cup game”.
Football Insider revealed on Tuesday (4 July) that Liverpool are keen to add another midfielder as well as a centre-back to complete their summer business.
The Merseysiders have already completed deals for midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
Liverpool finished only fifth last season with their lack of quality in midfield coming in for particular scrutiny from fans and pundits alike.
The Reds have already moved to release Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain following the conclusion of their contracts.
Agbonlahor told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “I feel like Mac Allister is a good signing, and Szoboszlai will help the attack.
“But I think they still need more midfielders. There’s a real lack of energy in there at the moment.
“Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have been great servants, but they need better options and more guaranteed starters.
“If you look at that midfield, there should be two new midfielders to come in and help Mac Allister.
“I’m sure Klopp agrees. In the forward positions, they’re fine.
“But in the midfield, they need at least two. Henderson and Fabinho have got the experience, but you only really want to be playing them in the odd Champions League or cup game at this point.
“If they really want to get back into the top four, they need to strengthen.”
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