We're almost two weeks into the January window and still no transfer activity taking place at Anfield despite their ongoing injury crisis.
Jurgen Klopp continues to juggle his squad but is now under increased pressure to deliver results after Liverpool surrendered top spot to Man Utd.
The club are still in the market for a defender to help ease the burden but they are not prepared to break the bank for a short-term solution.
That limits the players available to Klopp and his recruitment team with the clock running down quickly towards deadline day.
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