A string of injuries to Scottish defender Andy Robertson and Greek defender Kostas Tsimikas forced the team to use 26-year-old defender Joe Gomez, whose main position is center back, at left back.
In addition, 21-year-old defender Owen Beck, who had a productive loan spell with Dundee, was recalled to prepare for any eventuality. Fortunately, no further injuries occurred, and Robertson and Tsimikas are close to returning.
At a time when Liverpool was thin at left back, there were rumors of interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri.
According to Football Transfers, his club is demanding £50 million this winter for the 22-year-old sideback, who is also of interest to Arsenal.
Liverpool has already had an opportunity to discuss the matter, and as for Arsenal, the report also says that the offer has been rejected.
As for Liverpool, however, its interest is declining. Reinforcements are also not that urgent, as the center backs are the top priority, and besides the regular group, there are promising youngsters such as Beck and Luke Chambers in the pipeline.
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