Liverpool are likely to address their options in defence and holding midfield, with Wataru Endo the club’s only real option after the losses of duo Jordan Henderson and Fabinho at the start of the season. For parts of the season when Japan ace Endo hasn’t played, the role of Liverpool’s anchoring midfielder has been left to Alexis Mac Allister – who is much more of a playmaker, a no.8. Not a defensive option. Liverpool’s squad will need surgery, with another centre-back and replacements for those that depart. Craig Burley and Steve Nicol recently predicted that Salah will be off, after interes…
