Redknapp: Reds lack Spurs power

Liverpool are lacking a defensive midfielder with the power of Spurs’ central pairing, says Jamie Redknapp.

Tottenham v Liverpool was Jurgen Klopp’s first game in charge last season and it ended 0-0. I don’t think there’s any chance of the same result this time around!

Almost a year on from that fixture, Liverpool go to White Hart Lane on the back of last weekend’s 2-0 defeat to Burnley in the Premier League, following a 4-3 opening-weekend win at Arsenal. And Jurgen Klopp still has a lot of work to do.

I saw them at Arsenal and there were elements in their game that were fantastic. Their pace, the way they attacked was a joy to watch. But Liverpool are missing a vital element in their midfield.

A lot of the blame when it comes to their defending has been shifted onto Alberto Moreno. He must have thought it was his fault when it was raining the other week. Everyone wanted to point the finger at him.

But there are bigger problems at Liverpool than their left-back – and when they lost to Burnley without him in the team it highlighted the fact they don’t have a defensively-minded player in the middle of the park.

I’ve always said full-backs don’t lose you titles. Not having a proper defensive midfielder can.

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