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Aldridge calls for Liverpool keeper Mignolet to be dropped

Liverpool legend John Aldridge says it's time for Simon Mignolet to be dropped.

Aldridge wrote in the Sunday World: "I was Simon Mignolet's biggest supporter when he arrived at Liverpool to replace Pepe Reina - but it has now become clear that manager Brendan Rodgers needs to ditch his fumbling keeper.

"As Mignolet served up his latest howler in the Champions League game against Ludogorets on Wednesday night, the only conclusion you could draw was that Liverpool have to find a new No.1 if they are to have any hope of challenging in major competitions.

"Mignolet is a great shot-stopper and some of the saves he has pulled off since his move from Sunderland have been mind-blowing, but his command of his penalty area is horribly lacking and his inability to deal with crosses is undermining the entire team."

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