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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is facing mounting injury problems with Alexander Isak joining the club's casualty list after needing surgery on a lower leg break. The 26-year-old joins the list of problems which could, also, be compounded by the absence of Ibrahima Konate after the France defender appeared to be absent for the build-up to Saturday's encounter against Wolves.

Liverpool are already threadbare at the back, following their failed pursuit of Marc Guehi, as a possible injury to Konate leaves no senior defenders to deputise alongside Virgil van Dijk. Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni has been mooted in recent days over a possible move, the Serie A stopper would be the second Italian central defender to move to Anfield after Liverpool won the race to sign Giovanni Leoni but the talented centre-back is out after suffering a serious knee injury.

Antoine Semenyo's future dominates the headlines with Liverpool facing a battle to land the Bournemouth star. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah is in action for Egypt today at the Africa Cup of Nations where we will be providing updates.08:16Stephen KillenBarcelona cool interest in Marc Guehi after "very high" Liverpool offerAccording to reports in Spain, Barcelona met with the agents of Liverpool target Marc Guehi.However, it has been suggested that they have cooled their interest due to the finances involved.From January 1, the 25-year-old can speak to overseas clubs over a pre-contract agreement.Mundo Deportivo are claiming that Guehi has "very high" offers from Bayern and Liverpool, interesting...Marc Guehi ahead of Crystal Palace's Premier League game against Leeds United (Image: (Ed Sykes/Getty Images))08:12Stephen KillenSubscribe to our dedicated Liverpool newsletterSubscribe to our dedicated Liverpool newsletter, it's free!Who doesn't like a freebie?It features a round-up of all the week's news, exclusives and opinion surrounding Liverpool - better still, you can get involved too.