Liverpool rule out midfield signing despite defensive midfield gap

Club publicly states no midfield signing will be made despite Newcastle draw exposing defensive midfield vulnerability. Iraola trusts current group or prioritizes winger. Analysis from Carragher and national media highlights counterattack vulnerability as fatal flaw. Carragher calls potential window 'worst ever' and questions midfield structure. Van Dijk publicly backs board but acknowledges thin squad. Harvey Elliott likely to leave after wasted loan.