Liverpool will have no doubt wanted to keep their powder dry in the January transfer window after more spending in the summer.
But with the Reds down to the bare bones in defence, it seems Jurgen Klopp may have to add reinforcements to his squad sooner rather than later.
Joel Matip's latest injury has sidelined him for several weeks, and questions have been raised over his durability to last the whole season without further issues.
With Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez still expected to miss much of the season, Klopp could now dip into the market to help ease the burden on his side.
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