Should Liverpool buy a defensive midfielder?
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Chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.
David asked: Should Liverpool buy a defensive midfielder? We can look soft in the centre of the team and I worry we will struggle in the biggest games domestically and abroad.
Phil answered: No. I wouldn't buy another defensive midfield player as I think Liverpool have the resources in there to cover that off, especially when Ryan Gravenberch is back from suspension.
I would prioritise another central defender, perhaps also another left-sided attacking player, although I still have a hunch we will see Alexander Isak at Liverpool before the transfer window closed.
John asked: How important is it that Liverpool sign another centre-back who can step in for Virgil van Dijk over a long campaign?
Phil answered: Very important, with Jarell Quansah sold and Joe Gomez, unfortunately, too often injured. There is also a question mark over Ibrahima Konate's future as he is yet to sign a new contract.
An injury to Van Dijk would be seriously damaging, so I'm sure this is something Liverpool are looking at, with talks having already been held about a deal for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.
I expect Liverpool to sign a central defender before the window closes.