Jurgen Klopp was challenged on his loyalty to his most trusted lieutenants and responded swiftly with consecutive starts handed to Stefan Bajcetic and Naby Keita as the likes of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho were invited onto the bench once again for Liverpool’s draw with Chelsea. Whilst permanent options remain tantalisingly out of reach, one avenue it was rumoured the club could pursue was that of a loan deal for Ryan Gravenberch ( , however, an update on Twitter from Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has firmly closed off any possibility of approach. News It’s decided and no doubt: He has to stay at Within the club they still believe in him. A loan to Liverpool or to another club is NO topic.
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal)
Alas, it’s back to the drawing board for Julian Ward and our recruitment team as the clock ticks ever closer to deadline day.