Beth Lindop

So he's wrapping him in cotton wool.

He himself was injured a few weeks ago.

And it's not just him.

There's a number of players sort of coming back from injury or people aren't quite adapted to the pace and the physicality of the Premier League.

I think that the issue is that there doesn't seem to be any reinforcements coming in this month to help him.

So he's got a small squad to manage.

But yeah, while the Alonso sort of rumours linger, it's hard to really quieten the outside noise.

Oh, gosh.

I mean, if you'd have asked me before the Bournemouth game, I would have said that, you know, I did believe that they could do it.

But I think they're just so inconsistent.

And, you know, the issue is now that, like I say, that those other teams that are in and around them, that chasing pack of Manchester United and Chelsea, they've now gone above them.

And look, you know, like they've got a better spirit and a better mood around the camp to propel them into the top four.

So at this moment in time, I'm not massively, massively confident.

And I think, again, those...

Those defensive injuries and the lack of defensive cover is a real problem.

I asked Arnaz lot in the press conference today, did the injury to Joe Gomez change transfer plans?

And he essentially said, no, not really.

So we're not anticipating anything to happen on that front.

So I think if Liverpool don't sign someone, then I would be really concerned about the chances of making the top four.

And to add, is Stevie Nicholl's book there?