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The defensive injury crisis of the 2020/2021 season, which derailed Liverpool's title defence, remains a fresh memory, and the club can't afford a repeat.

Going into the new Premier League season, the Reds only have two reliable senior defenders in captain Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate - limiting rotation options.

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He claims the player won't go into conflict with Palace to join the Reds this summer.

But, on the other hand, The Guardian's Ed Aarons suggests that Anfield is believed to be his preferred option but there is a chance that Newcastle United could revive their interest.

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