That’s the opinion of Jamie Redknapp who believes the Reds simply have to strengthen after their 3-3 draw at Watford on Saturday.

Liverpool have been linked with Van Dijk all summer and the Saints man has even handed a transfer request in at St Mary’s.

Redknapp told the Daily Mail: “Liverpool's abject defending from set-pieces at Watford shows why they must splash out £60m on Virgil van Dijk.

“There are no leaders in that Liverpool defence. At corners, no one wants to take responsibility and clear the ball.

“When you mark zonally, as Liverpool do, you need players to attack the ball.

“At Vicarage Road they were twice punished for standing like statues at corners.”

Redknapp says Liverpool’s defence is a massive concern which must be addressed if they are to be serious title contenders.

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He said: “It is no surprise that under Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool have conceded the most from set-plays of the big six sides.

Liverpool have been told they must sign Virgil van Dijk by Jamie Redknapp

“You look at Tottenham, who have conceded the fewest, and they have Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Eric Dier and Victor Wanyama — leaders across the team.

“Klopp knows there is a glaring weakness in his team. He needs to address it by bringing in Van Dijk.”

Liverpool return to action tomorrow night when they travel to Hoffenheim in the Champions League play-off round.