The Marc Guehi regret that could plague Liverpool’s season

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But of course, there should’ve been a fifth - and on Saturday afternoon, they’ll face a pertinent reminder of “what could’ve been”.

Marc Guehi would’ve had 27 September down in his calendar as a return to his old stomping grounds when he was wrapping up his Liverpool medical on the afternoon of deadline day.

Marc Guehi has rebelled against Crystal Palace since his failed move to Liverpool (PA Wire)

Such a statement never came.

“He is a Crystal Palace player and has been very important for them as long as he was there.”

But in preparation for the trip, Liverpool could have done with a bit of Guehi’s insider knowledge on the Eagles.

“They have some individual quality, some individual players who are a big threat offensively,” the Dutchman added.

Palace's defensive impenetrability was key to their Community Shield win over Liverpool (Getty Images)

This time, their mission to break Palace down will be made even harder.

“I don't think it's smart to play him (for) 90 yet,” Slot asserted.

But had Liverpool snatched Guehi on deadline day, removing a central cog of Palace’s system and providing further depth in quality into their own, the problems of the Community Shield may have already been alleviated prior to kick-off at Selhurst Park.