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Liverpool's defensive contingency plan

Liverpool gave a stark demonstration of its stretched defensive options in back-to-back friendlies with Athletic Club.

The second-string side was forced to field Trey Nyoni and Andy Robertson together, both of whom were out of position.

Even the more experienced team had to call Wataru Endo into action.



According to The Athletic, that is still viewed by Arne Slot as the "ideal" outcome.

However, there is a contingency.

Should Liverpool fail to sign anyone, Endo and Ryan Gravenberch will be used as the emergency options — while both can do a job there, business should surely be a priority.