We need another DM to work with Fabs and make our defence air tight while Klopp sorts out our CBs. Somebody like Bissouma who is a natural DM.
Obvously VVD, Gomez, Matip and Konate will only be at their best sometime like 5 games into the season, meanwhile we need to avoid conceeding goals in each of those matches. Other than Fabs, Hendo and Milner there are no other DM specialist amongst our MFs to hold the fort.
Beyond the first 5 matches we still need a no nonses defensive setup to take us through the rest of the season. It's well known that this won't be a simple season, we need strong cover for our defenders so with somebody like Bissouma on board, we are not only raising our defensive performance per matchday but we have the depth in this area to take us through all competitions. We should accept that Hendo and Milner who put in their all on each matchday may not play all games in the season. The earlier we bring in a proven DM the better not only for the current season but for the future as well.
Recent tables have shown that teams that conceed the least stand a good chance of winning the league. The preseason has been great for us but despite all the defensive formations that were employed, it looks like we conceeded easily in most matches. Yes it was preseason and yes our reliable CBs are coming from long layoff and Konate is new, our focus nonetheless has been more on the CBs and not as much on the DMs. Amongst the upcoming young talents showcased during the preseason, its not clear if we have one that has the physicality and the mean to immediately deliver this role this season.
I too am in favour of a no nonces defensive setup