Liverpool had a quiet summer season switch window with solely two gamers becoming a member of the membership.
Considered one of them, goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, will spend time away from the membership on mortgage whereas the opposite one, Federico Chiesa, has joined immediately.
There have been solutions that the Reds would signal a brand new centre-back after their poor defensive performances final season.
Nothing materialised on that entrance nevertheless it might occur subsequent yr once they get the possibility to signal gamers once more.
Their protection has been sturdy this season although, aside from the objective they conceded towards Nottingham Forest at Anfield which resulted in a shock defeat for them.
Soccer pundit Troy Deeney has tipped Liverpool to signal Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who has loved a powerful begin to the season.
The Dutch centre-back, who performs with Vigril Van Dijk for the Netherlands staff, has made Deeney his admirer after his sensible shows.
Writing in his Group of the Week column for the BBC, the previous Premier League striker wrote:
“He’s great on the ball, appears so calm and composed. I feel he’ll be the one they find yourself promoting subsequent yr to somebody like Liverpool. He’s naturally left-footed and by no means appears flustered. A clear sheet for a Brighton staff who carry on rolling.”
Paul van Hecke is a left-sided defender, one thing that’s lacking from the central place of the Liverpool protection.
The Reds have been in search of a pure left-footed participant to associate with Van Dijk on the coronary heart of their protection.
Liverpool want a brand new addition within the centre-back place
The necessity for a brand new centre-back is clear at Anfield after Joel Matip left the membership this summer season following the expiry of his contract.
Liverpool may have no monetary points to spend huge subsequent yr, having not made costly signings this summer season.
Because the season progresses, Arne Slot may have a transparent thought which place must be strengthened on a precedence foundation.
Ibrahima Konate’s efficiency towards Forest within the defeat at Anfield suggests {that a} new defender is required on the membership however it’s nonetheless early days within the season to leap to conclusions.
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