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Liverpool hero Carragher: Minamino, Origi not good enough depth

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher says Sunday's goalless draw with Everton highlights the clubs need to sign another forward this summer.

Mohamed Salah started on the bench in place of Takumi Minamino, who failed to impress and was replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at half-time.

And Carragher insists Jurgen Klopp needs to add more attacking depth to his squad.

"The front three are as good as anyone in Europe but whenever one of them is out, there is a massive drop off," he told Sky Sports.

"When Liverpool dropped points at Manchester United, Salah wasn't playing. That's why Liverpool need to strengthen the front three. Divock Origi is a legend for Liverpool as he's scored big goals at big moments but doesn't have quite the quality.

"Is Takumi Minamino part of the front three? Not for me. The front three are very robust and don't miss many games but if Liverpool were to lose one of them, especially the two wide players, for a lengthy amount of time they could have a real problem next season."

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