Arne Slot issues clear verdict on Liverpool center-back situation after Giovanni Leoni injury blow

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The young Italian was fourth in the pecking order and was expected to play a significant part this season.

Coming up against Crystal Palace this weekend, Liverpool will face a reminder of what could have been in the form of Marc Guehi.

With Crystal Palace unable to source a replacement for Guehi in time, manager Oliver Glasner was insistent that he couldn't be sold.



Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

Our players have shown plenty of compassion for him and they will not stop."

On the center-back situation more generally, Slot was adament that there is no crisis or need to worry.

"I don't think one day before we play Palace, we need to talk about Guehi again," he said

"He is a Palace player and he has been very important for them.

"We prepare for Palace, who are a very good team

We beat them 1-0 and twice it was a draw.

"And we have more than enough options to replace, if needed, a player in the center-back position, because of course we have Virgil, Ibou and Joe, and other options if needed."

Liverpool.com says: Losing Leoni is a major concern for the Reds