Jose Enrique has labelled Liverpool’s signing of Arthur Melo as a ‘panic loan’ - adding that they only signed the midfielder because of Jordan Henderson’s injury.
The Reds brought Arthur to Merseyside on deadline day, agreeing a season-long loan with Juventus which includes an option to buy for £32million. The Brazilian made his debut as a substitute in the 4-1 defeat at Napoli but did not feature against Ajax as he continues to get up to Jurgen Klopp’s required level of fitness.
Liverpool’s midfield has been at the heart of criticism surrounding their slow start to the season, with a host of injuries disrupting the cohesion in the middle of the park. And former Reds full-back Enrique believes one key injury forced the club into signing Arthur in a ‘panic loan’.
