Liverpool FC News: Former Reds Goalkeeper Says Simon Mignolet Is Worse Than Dracula

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar took a dig on Simon Mignolet, stating that the latter is failing to impose himself as the Reds' last line of defence.

The 26-year-old Belgian international has already conceded 18 goals in 12 outings in the Premier League, and following the current trend, his total might sum up to more than 50 when the season ends.

"He doesn't command his area," Grobbelaar told BBC.

"I've likened Mignolet to worse than Dracula because at least Dracula comes out of his coffin now and then. He seems to stay on his line and that's it. That whole area, not just the six-yard area, is the goalkeeper's."

"I would give Brad Jones a chance to see if he can come to the party and put Mignolet on the bench. Then in the January window I am going to find a goalkeeper who can come in and shore up the back."

He further pointed out that last year's second-place finish was a product of masterful offense and quality upfront, rather than having that balance on both ends of the pitch.

"Any team that lets in 50 goals should never be in second position in the first place," he continued.

"That was masked and brushed over because of the brilliance of Suarez and Sturridge, scoring you so many goals."

"You have got to shore up the back. Get yourself someone in goal who can actually only let in 30 goals a season, or fewer than 30 goals."

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