Liverpool cannot ignore transfer blindspot as Marc Guehi pressure needed

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It's a big game in more ways than one.Victory would cement the defending champions' place at the top of the table and quieten some of the talk that has grown since they followed last weekend's 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace with a 1-0 Champions League defeat at Galatasaray on Tuesday.Against a backdrop over whether Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has got the balance right after a summer of comings and goings in the transfer market, our fans' jury return to have their say on all the big talking points at Anfield...READ MORE: Arne Slot about to drop hint over two Liverpool players amid Marc Guehi intrigueREAD MORE: Hugo Ekitike injury latest as major Liverpool hint dropped for ChelseaJames NobleThey may not be all that enjoyable, but these weeks can be among the most informative and beneficial when following a football team.It’s been a disappointing few days for Liverpool. Our early success belied what was perhaps evident from our first fixture - a lack of cohesion and balance to the team.Florian Wirtz's underwhelming performances continue to grab the headlines, but save for Hugo Ekitike, our new signings have not really hit the ground running.

I am expecting, or maybe hoping, that Arne Slot can fine tune the team dynamics.What has been a persistent issue this season is our defence, and the issue is not solely with the new recruits. Ibrahima Konate, often lauded for his defensive qualities, has been anything but stable this year.The centre-back position feels like it was a blind spot for the Liverpool recruitment team.

Of course, the need for defensive back up has been heightened with Giovanni Leoni's injury.Chelsea this weekend will at least allow our offensive skills to be on show because it is unlikely that Chelsea will go for a low block. Though, this feels like a double-edged sword because given Chelsea’s offensive qualities, our defensive skills too will be on show.