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Publication date: Monday, October 19, 2020 3:37 AM
Liverpool insiders feel there is “no question” that Sevilla defender Diego Carlos would cover Virgil van Dijk’s absence.
Van Dijk is in a rush to play again this season after injuring the anterior cruciate ligament on Saturday.
However, Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will not face any retrospective action for his collision with the 29-year-old.
The injured blow has left an alarming gap in Jurgen Kloppdefending. In fact, the last time Klopp failed to field Van Dijk in a Premier League four was in January 2018.
As such, experts such as Jamie Carragher have stated that Liverpool need to make up for their absence with a new signing.
According to Don balon, Liverpool have already identified their ideal addition for January.
The Reds reportedly want to sign Brazilian defender Carlos, who has played a lot for Sevilla lately.
Indeed the 27 year old He played a crucial role in his team’s run to their sixth Europa League crown last season.
Sevilla would reportedly demand € 60 million (£ 54 million) for Carlos, whose contract expires in 2024. And with his future in Spain, the LaLiga team would be in a strong negotiating position.
Carlos has continued to demonstrate impressive reliability for his club this season, playing every minute of his team’s league campaign so far.
However, if Liverpool manages to seal a deal for the defender, they would be facing fierce competition.
Real Madrid and Barcelona have reportedly identified Carlos as a prime target for the upcoming transfer windows.
And what is more, Manchester United are reportedly interested in the player.
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Liverpool injury concerns mount
With Van Dijk likely out for the rest of the season, Liverpool also have concerns about Joel Matip’s fitness.
The Cameroonian central defender underwent a scan on Saturday for a sore leg muscle, described as a “precaution.”
And although the scan revealed no major problems for the central defender, his club will be wary of his role in Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Ajax.
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