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Arne Slot claims his Liverpool squad boasts ample center-back options, despite some of those players not being natural specialists in that role.

His remarks came before Sunday's Community Shield clash against FA Cup champion Crystal Palace, where Slot and his Liverpool players will meet Marc Guehi, the Eagles' captain.

Skipper Van Dijk penned a contract extension toward the end of last season, securing his stay at the club until 2027, though Konate's existing deal expires at the conclusion of the current campaign.

Throughout preseason, players such as Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Andy Robertson have deputised at center-back, with Slot expressing confidence in their capabilities.

"They can definitely play there as well, and you forget Joe Gomez," the Dutchman stated.

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I'm really happy with the players we are having and we have numerous players who can play in the position."

Anfield's stand-in center-backs aren't the only versatile players in the squad.

New right-back Jeremie Frimpong, who previously played on the wing for Bayer Leverkusen, is seen by Slot as a potential fill-in there when Mohamed Salah departs for the Africa Cup of Nations later in the season.

"We definitely thought about AFCON

It's partly why we brought in Frimpong because he can play as a right-winger," Slot told reporters

Guehi featured as one of three center-backs in Oliver Glasner's team during a 3-1 victory over Augsburg last Friday and is tipped to play on Sunday.

The upcoming match marks Palace's first trip back to Wembley since its FA Cup triumph in May, and Guehi's teammate, center-back Maxence Lacroix, still revisits that match to savour the euphoria.

"This type of emotion..