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Publication date: Monday, October 5, 2020 11:03 AM
Liverpool have inquired about Paulo Gazzaniga after Adrian conceded seven goals in his shocking loss to Aston Villa.
Adrian replaced the injured Alisson Becker at Villa Park, but the Premier League champions were stunned by losing 7-2.
While several of the goals were deflections, Adrian was definitely to blame for the first goal. And with Jurgen Klopp confirming that first-choice Alisson will be out for at least a few weeks, Liverpool might need a more reliable substitute.
According to The independent, the Premier League champions have contacted Tottenham to check on Gazzaniga’s availability.
The 28-year-old made 18 top flight appearances last season, conceding 26 goals. However, he has fallen down the pecking order after the Spurs signed Joe Hart.
Therefore, Liverpool have identified Gazzaniga as an emergency target on the deadline day to provide better cover for Alisson.
Gazzaniga has spent the last three years as a substitute for Hugo Lloris at Tottenham. He has made 37 appearances in all competitions during that time.
However, Hart has been preferred by him in the two Europa League games that Lloris has missed this season.
Hence Gazzaniga is looking for a new club. He had been suggested as a target for Aston Villa before they signed Emiliano Martínez in the transfer window, but now they could end up at Liverpool.
Carragher urges Liverpool to sign the goalkeeper
One man who was unimpressed by Adrian in the 7-2 loss was former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.
Speaking in Sky sports, Carragher doubted the young Caoimhin Kelleher would be ready to play in the first game back after the international break, when they play Everton.
For this reason, the expert has urged them to sign a better substitute than Adrian.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if Liverpool didn’t try to do something on Monday,” he said. “A new guardian might not have been in his thought [before Sunday]. Could it be now … “
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