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Jamie Carragher slams Liverpool’s ‘SHAMBOLIC’ defenders Joel Matip and Joe Gomez after dismal defeat by Wolves... as the Reds icon makes it clear Jurgen Klopp needs ‘leader’ Virgil Van Dijk as quickly as possible

Jamie Carragher slammed Liverpool's 'shambolic' central defence after their 3-0 defeat to Wolves on Saturday.

He was not impressed with the way Joel Matip and Joe Gomez handled themselves in the middle of the back four - and hinted it showed why the Reds needed 'leader' Virgil Van Dijk back sooner rather than later.

The Dutchman has missed Liverpool's last three league games with a hamstring injury, winning none of those games - but should be back in training this week.

His return can't come at a better time, following their defeat to Wolves, going 2-0 down within 12 minutes through a Matip own goal and then Craig Dawson's rocket on his debut for the hosts.