There’s more to come from Kop

PHIL THOMPSON has warned Manchester United that Liverpool haven’t hit top gear this season.

The Reds suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Southampton and have won only two of their last five top-flight games.

But Anfield legend Thompson insists there is plenty more to come from Jurgen Klopp’s champions.

He said: “Liverpool aren’t anywhere near top form.

“I don’t think any fan would say, ‘We’ve had a really good time’.

“They’ve been a seven out of 10.

“There was talk about Tottenham and Chelsea – now it’s United and Manchester City.

“Liverpool have always been up there without hitting their stride.

“I think Liverpool, when they do hit form, can go 12 or 15 games unbeaten.” The Reds’ campaign suffered a huge blow when Virgil van Dijk was ruled out for the season in October.

And Thompson, a seven-time title winner at Anfield, believes Klopp should bring in cover this month.

He added: “Liverpool have only got three centre-backs really. “Fabinho (below) has been terrific but he is a holding midfielder.

“They need another central defender and it has to be one who can come straight into the team. “There is Dayot Upamecano at RB Leipzig but would they let him go?

“That is where we should be pitching, someone who is playing regularly and could slot straight in seamlessly.”