Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes Liverpool should seriously consider a move for Lewis Hall this summer.
Murphy feels Liverpool need much more competition at left-back and doesn’t think the current situation is strong enough heading into next season.
Speaking about the position, Murphy suggested Liverpool need to sign someone capable of genuinely challenging for a starting place rather than simply arriving as backup.
He also admitted he doesn’t believe the signing of Milos Kerkez has fully worked out.
Murphy then pointed towards Hall as the ideal option if circumstances at Newcastle United allow Liverpool a chance to move.
And honestly, it’s easy to see why he likes him so much.
Hall is one of the best young full-backs in England technically, very comfortable on the ball and aggressive defensively.
What probably stands out most is how complete his game already looks for his age.
Murphy particularly praised Hall’s one-on-one defending, which has been an area Liverpool have struggled badly with at times this season.
Too often opponents have targeted Liverpool’s full-back areas, especially during transitions, and adding a defender stronger in those situations would make a lot of sense.
Whether Newcastle would even consider letting Hall go is another question entirely.
But Murphy’s comments will definitely spark debate among supporters because left-back is becoming a bigger talking point at Liverpool than many expected a year ago.
And if Liverpool really are planning another major rebuild this summer, bringing in serious competition rather than squad fillers feels essential.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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