LIVERPOOL FC’S MIDFIELD HAS A BIG PROBLEM

Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter take a detailed look at Ibrahim Mbaye, explaining why the PSG youngster’s combination of explosive carrying, progressive play and unusually strong defensive work could make him an ideal Andoni Iraola winger. They then turn to Liverpool’s potential midfield trio of Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz, where the attacking quality is obvious, but the numbers raise serious concerns around tackling, recoveries, interceptions and defensive balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices