Carragher admits it will be 'tough' for Liverpool to compete for the PL title

Jamie Carragher has suggested that Liverpool will not be able to compete for the Premier League title due to two areas where they still need to strengthen.

The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw with Brighton on Sunday afternoon, after a first-half Mohamed Salah brace rescued a point for Jurgen Klopp's side at the Amex.

The result saw Liverpool rise up to third in the top-flight table and, had it not been for some VAR controversy at Tottenham, they could be even higher.

However, despite their strong start to the Premier League season, former Reds defender Carragher has suggested the side are still short in a couple areas.

According to The Mirror, Carragher said: 'Whether they can go on and win the biggest trophy which is the Premier League - I think that will be tough.

'I think that could be something Liverpool could go for next season with a couple more additions.

'I think Liverpool lack a top central midfield player and maybe another defender. Those gaps will be plugged whether that is in January or in the summer - I think they will be better equipped next season to go for the Premier League.'

Liverpool's search for midfield reinforcements was well documented this summer, after they were pipped to the signings of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia - who both opted to join rivals Chelsea.

Instead, the Reds managed to bring in Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich and Wataro Endo from Stuttgart in a bid to bolster their midfield depth.

It came after a number of departures from the club this summer, such as Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Despite boasting a new-look squad for the campaign, Liverpool have still managed to record 17 points from a possible 24.

Reflecting on their start, Carragher also