Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has named four players Jurgen Klopp should be concerned about after their shaky season.
The Reds endured a tough start to the Premier League season but managed to bag four straight Premier League wins before the World Cup break.
However, the Reds slumped to a disappointing 3-1 defeat against Brentford on Monday night and Souness feels a few midfielders in the side need to be looked at.
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"Monday's 3-1 defeat at Brentford has left Liverpool 16 points off the top. I never would have believed that approaching the halfway stage.
"I thought this group of players had the belief they were good enough and it would only be a matter of time before they got their act together. It is a bit more worrying right now. It does not appear to be a blip, and Jurgen will be feeling that.
"His players are starting to argue among themselves, which isn't a bad thing in isolation. But as they used to say to us: 'Look in the mirror first, son, before you start pointing the finger at anyone else.'
"The club is desperately crying out for some big personalities and strong characters to pull the lesser lights through this difficult time. The high intensity that has defined their team is no longer there. Jurgen said very early on that he did not think they needed anything extra in midfield. I have insisted all along that they did.
"Thiago is a silky footballer but can't do the pressing. Jordan Henderson does not have the energy he once did. Harvey Elliott would be better coming into a team that is winning. And Fabinho has been a good player, but he has always been no more than just a steady player for me.'
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