The departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah is under scrutiny, as their contracts are up until June 2025.Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk is in the same situation, but neither player has received good news of a contract renewal.
At the age of 33, he is still the defensive leader of the final line.He is also the leader of the defence for his country’s full national team, and his high level of leadership is clear for all to see.
Former England international Darren Bent has mentioned that Liverpool’s defence would be a different thing if the player were to leave.
“If they lost Van Dijk, they would be in absolute turmoil, Liverpool, without him,”
“I like (Jarell) Quansah, I like (Ibrahima) Konate. I think they are both very good. I like (Joe) Gomez.”
“Put them together without Virgil next year, a completely different kettle of fish.”
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Liverpool are constantly rumoured to be looking to secure a new centre-back.In particular, the list seems to focus on left-footed centre-backs, and it is increasingly likely that they will bring them to Anfield this winter or next summer.
Meanwhile, 27-year-old defender Joe Gomez has been the subject of exit rumours, with Newcastle United and Aston Villa reportedly interested. If Liverpool can acquire a defender who also has leadership qualities, they will be forced to move to a team where they can compete regularly.
His individual ability and ability to lead a defence is outstanding, and there aren’t many centre-backs on the market to replace him.
Will Ibrahima Konate or Jarell Quansah be able to step up, or will they be able to secure a top-ranked centre-back and carry out the signing of a new contract with the Dutch defender as well…?