‘Adrian is the WORST back-up goalkeeper in the Premier League’ – Why Liverpool may regret not signing new No.2 this summer

Liverpool may live to regret not signing a new back-up goalkeeper this summer, believes Tony Cascarino, who claims Adrian is the WORST number two in the entire Premier League.

The Spaniard looks set to start for a third straight game in Saturday lunchtime’s Merseyside derby against Everton – LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on talkSPORT – with injured Alisson making good progress but reportedly still not fit enough to return.

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Liverpool No.2 Adrian conceded seven goals at Villa Park

And talkSPORT host Cascarino admits he’s ‘worried’ for the Reds with the Spaniard in between the sticks, especially with the Toffees – top of the league after a blistering start – hunting for their first win over their rivals in a DECADE.

Adrian has started two games for the champions this season, and they have both ended in defeat; on penalties against Arsenal in the EFL Cup and the humiliating 7-2 mauling at Aston Villa a fortnight ago.

Liverpool were linked with a late move for ex-England goalkeeper Jack Butland in the final week of the extended domestic window.

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Former England keeper Jack Butland was linked with a cut-price move to Liverpool, but the transfer didn’t happen

It was even claimed he could be signed in time to make his debut in the derby, but the 27-year-old ultimately joined Crystal Palace instead in a deal worth less than £1million.

Liverpool did sign teenage Brazilian goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga, but Adrian remains No. 2 at Anfield.

And Cascarino believes the decision not to bring in a new back-up for Alisson – widely regarded as one of the world’s best – may come back to haunt Jurgen Klopp and his team.

“I think he’s the poorest second keeper in the Premier League,” said the Weekend Sports Breakfast host.

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“I spoke openly at the start of the season about how I felt Liverpool needed a new goalkeeper, and that they need to go and get one if they haven’t got a young keeper to come through.

“Adrian started the rot at Villa Park.

“He tried to overplay in a terrible situation that cost them a goal, and it fell apart after that in front of him.

“He isn’t the scapegoat, there were lots of bad performances in that game, but he worries me.”

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