Arne Slot has played down the need for Liverpool to sign a new centre-back in January, instead hinting that the Reds will prioritise strengthening in other positions. The reigning Premier League champions saw a £35m move for Marc Guehi collapse on transfer deadline day and are currently down to three available senior centre-backs after Giovanni Leoni suffered a season-ending ACL injury on his debut back in September.

Liverpool have not been at their best defensively this season, conceding 27 goals from their 18 outings so far and keeping just four clean sheets during the campaign to date.

Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate in particular continues to be the subject of scrutiny following a run of poor performances, with his Anfield future also the subject of speculation ahead of his contract ex

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