Jurgen Klopp has identified overdue replacement who could expose Liverpool weakness

With each passing match it becomes abundantly clear just how much Liverpool are in need of a midfield revamp.

While the emergence of Stefan Bajcetic might leave Jurgen Klopp with 11 senior midfielders to choose between, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, Juventus loanee Arthur Melo aren’t contracted to the Reds beyond the rest of the season. From the remaining seven, the Reds boast ageing stars on the decline and raw youngsters yet to be more than talented potential.

Lacking a midfielder at the peak of their powers, Liverpool are in transition as a result. Out of both domestic cups, on the verge of Champions League elimination at the round-of-16 stage and seventh in the Premier League with a nine-point deficit to make up, it has not been an easy ride.