Spend 300 million to grab Isaac? Liverpool s defense is the key

In this crazy transfer window, Liverpool has spent nearly £260 million to restructure the lineup. But according to observers, unlike the sensation caused by chasing Newcastle striker Isaac, the position that really urgently needs to be strengthened is actually the central defender.

With Quanza's high transfer to Leverkusen and Joe Gomez withdrew from the Asian tour due to injury, Van Dijk and Connate became the only remaining regular defenders. In recent friendly matches, Slott even allowed midfielder Heraffenberg to play this position. Although the Dutch coach publicly expressed confidence in the existing configuration, the crisis of insufficient lineup depth has already emerged. There is a warning on the crisis on the defense line. Although Van Dijk is in a state of courage, he is about to be 34 years old and it is difficult to support full attendance. The contract renewal negotiations have not yet been settled. Gomez's ten-year Red Army career injury history has as many as 16 transfer experts pointed out that the failure to timely supplement the central defender in the later period of the Klopp era led to a painful lesson in the 2019/20 season - the three main players were seriously injured one after another, and finally relied on youth training players to maintain their Champions League seat. Now Slot is facing similar dilemmas, but the club has not made any moves on the defense line.

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Although the club has signed Flynnon and other strong players, its operating strategies in key positions have caused doubts. It is worth noting that Liverpool's transfer income this summer is only 67 million pounds. The fiscal balance problem behind the huge expenditure may restrict the final stage of signing.

When Isaac's potential transfer continues to occupy the headlines, internal sources revealed that the primary topic of the coaching staff's daily briefing was always the central defender's signings. In the countdown to the first round of the Premier League, this value may exceed any major signing decision, which will test the operational wisdom of Fenway Group.

(Gin)