Dave Hendrick: If Klopp wants to stick with this shape, he might need a new left back
Over the last couple of games, we have seen quite a significant change in the shape Liverpool are taking up when in possession and it has led to some unusually high possession numbers for the Reds. They had 74% of the ball against Leeds, and 82% against Nottingham Forest, as they racked up back-to-back wins over teams at the foot of the table. Beating the dross had been an issue for Liverpool this season, so it's definitely a step in …
Contract Rebel Defenders to Target in the Summer Of 2023
Following on with the players who are entering the final 18 months of their contracts, below is a list of defenders who could become summer targets in 2023. Joe Gomez is a constant question mark defender, and Joel Matip appears a man forever on the brink of injury. Virgil will maintain, but his own age will mean some form of management throughout future seasons. We have seen the impact Ibrahima Konate has been able to make since he arrived, and …
Reds rumoured to be interested in Inter Milan centre-half
Liverpool are reported to be interested in Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni as The Reds prepare to build on their current squad.
Jürgen Klopp and co have had to cope for most of the season without their three top centre-backs - Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Joël Matip. Van Dijk and Gomez both suffered long-term injuries while Matip's season was stop-start until he eventually succumbed to a season-ending injury in late January.
Liverpool recruited Ozan Kabak on a six-month …