Liverpool told to sign Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund midfield stars

Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique admits the Reds require new life into the heart of their midfield right now - and next season.

The Spaniard was talking to BoyleSports this week ahead of Wednesday's game with Newcastle United, and asked about a number of topics surrounding Jurgen Klopp's side.

Enrique loves the thought of two players in particular from Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund to solve Liverpool's midfield now and moving forward. Have a read, below!

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Do you think Liverpool can challenge for the title despite their poor start by their standards?

It's all about squad strength. If they don't get the players that they need then it will be tough to see them fighting for the title.

They also need someone on the right side as Minamino and Origi have left the club. If they're lucky with injuries they could be there but if they don't I think it will be tough.

Liverpool need a midfielder badly don't they?

Liverpool definitely need a midfielder. Oxlade-Chamberlain, Thiago and Naby Keita are great but they are always injured and you need strength in depth. At the moment, they're really lacking a midfielder and losing Sadio Mane has been a massive loss.

I love Nunes, who just signed for Wolves and it's a mistake that Liverpool didn't go for him. They're talking about Caicedo from Brighton, but I like Gallagher from Chelsea. He could be going back to Crystal Palace but I like him a lot, he will be a good player.

Next year Liverpool will go for someone like Bellingham but right now there's not a lot of options. For me, I love Gallagher from Chelsea.

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Just how impressed have you been with Harvey Elliott?

Elliott can go wherever he wants in terms of ability and talent. Liverpool means everything for him and he's been great so far this season.

If he's lucky with injuries he can go right to the very top.

Mo Salah didn't get a single goal or assist in the thrashing of Bournemouth, is that concerning?

It’s just one of those things. He had a few chances to score and he's already got two goals this season.

However, I think it's true that he's not playing at the level he has been in other seasons. He's struggling a bit but he will still get his usual numbers because he is Salah and he has that quality.

Last season you could understand it a bit because of his contract situation and other factors, but it's true he's struggling more than expected. Apart from against Bournemouth, Van Dijk has been too.

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What do you make of Darwin Nunez's start to the season?

When you look at Haaland, he's a bit like Cristiano in his mentality where nothing affects him. Nunez is different and I remember in the summer when he reacted to criticism by putting an 'Shh' emoji on Twitter.

In terms of ability, I love Darwin and he's got that Uruguayan mentality where they just keep fighting. The only doubt is whether he'll be able to handle the price tag and just perform. If he can't, he'll struggle.

Who do you rate more at the moment, James or Trent?

Trent defensively can have lapses in concentration. He's not a bad defender but he disconnects from the game and he has to be more on top of his game.

He's still 23 so has a lot of time to improve. Right now Reece James has had an amazing start to the season and has been better, but I would always have Trent in my team.

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