Liverpool play out a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday, but multiple reports highlight concerns about Liverpool’s underlying structure rather than a single area of the pitch.

Covering the result, both sources point to issues with midfield balance under Andoni Iraola. They note that Ryan Gravenberch’s role is unclear following a difficult performance at St James’ Park. The analysis suggests that while supporters may look to a new winger to add attacking options, this would not address the broader balance problem.

Across the outlets, the tone is similar: the draw is treated as evidence of a persistent tactical weakness. Both descriptions focus on how Liverpool’s midfield shape affects control and transitions, and they frame the next steps as requiring solutions beyond simply adding wide attacking depth.