_“There are a few key areas of the pitch which it has become clear will need upgrading, not least at centre-back, where Van Dijk is ageing and Konate is set to move on. They still need a new right-back, because Bradley and Frimpong haven’t been good enough and have had their injury issues._
_“The goalkeeper is ageing now, he’s had injury problems too and we don’t know if he’s going to be allowed to leave. They’ve got good options in midfield, but they’re very similar types of players, so the manager might want to bring in a different profile in that position._
_“And then the one I expect will be the biggest priority at the moment is finding a new winger to come in and replace Mohamed Salah, that’s going to be crucial.”_
**Liverpool must keep Alisson until 2027 at all costs**
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Liverpool simply must do all they can to ensure that Alisson doesn’t leave the club until at least next summer, with his influence still great, when fit.
It would be a huge blow for new Reds head coach Andoni Iraola to see the 33-year-old move on, having already witnessed a host of leaders head off for pastures new.
Despite Brown’s comments, an Alisson stay should still be expected for now, with the Liverpool icon then likely to bring an end to his Reds career in 2027.
To suddenly have Giorgi Mamardashvili as the first-choice goalkeeper next season would be a worry, with the Georgian still needing time to find his feet at Anfield.