Carragher says Liverpool need three signings as Salah replacement claim made

“Isak hasn’t got going, he obviously got the injury but he didn’t look great to start with, Wirtz has got to do a lot more, an awful lot more when you think of the price that Liverpool have paid for him.”

Those comments echo his previous concerns about the attacking unit, where performances haven’t consistently matched expectations despite the obvious talent in the squad.

Three key signings Carragher says Liverpool need

Despite acknowledging that improvement could come internally, the 48-year-old still believes we must act decisively in the next window.

“In terms of what Liverpool need to do next season, well obviously they need to replace Salah. I think for me three players need to come straight into the team.

“For me, you need to replace Mo Salah obviously. Liverpool need a right-back, they have fudged a few things there, they gave Conor Bradley his chance, he got another injury.

“Jeremie Frimpong has done all right actually. I think he has done OK.

“But for me, I think Frimpong should be the back-up right-winger to the one that we buy in the summer. And I think Conor Bradley can fight with a new right-back that comes in.”

It’s a clear challenge laid down, particularly with Salah leaving this summer and Alexander Isak is lacking fitness but John Aldridge thinks he must be forced to play the full 90 minutes.

Carragher’s view also aligns with wider concerns about balance in the squad, especially with Andy Robertson also departing and questions over depth in key positions.

For now, the late victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium keeps us firmly in control of our Champions League push, but if we want to build something stronger next season, the message from one of our own is simple – evolution, not just patience, is required.