5 areas which Liverpool must strengthen in the summer

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11:  Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool looks on prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 11, 2017 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Without European commitments, this was Liverpool’s biggest chance to end their trophy drought

#2 Left-back

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29:  Alberto Moreno of Liverpool takes on Hadi Sacko of Leeds United during the EFL Cup Quarter-Final match between Liverpool and Leeds United at Anfield on November 29, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

It was shocking to see Klopp not signing a left-back last summer even though he was short of options in that particular position. Liverpool’s left-back problems have not been sorted out since the Rodgers era. Alberto Moreno is a good full-back when it comes to his attacking prowess but he leaves plenty to be desired defensively.

Milner’s versatility and adaptability have bailed Klopp out this season for his complacency but the German gaffer should bring in a quality left-back in the summer. A natural left back, who can bomb forward and can also track back, should be among Liverpool's biggest priorities in the summer.

Milner has not done much wrong at left-back this season but against teams who like to sit back and defend deep, the Englishman has struggled to help Liverpool as he lacks pace. Being right-footed makes his job tougher as he always tends to cut in rather than cross from the left flank.

Getting a new left-back will give Klopp an option to use Milner in midfield where he is more effective.

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