Liverpool may call ‘Nat Phillips’ back to add a center option.

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The Mirror, British media, reports that Liverpool may recall back-up defender Nat Phillips when his loan contract from Glasgow Celtic expires in January.

Jurgen Klopp There were immediate problems at the back after Joel Matip had a serious knee injury and had to take a long break.

Now the senior center remains only Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gome. Meanwhile, Jarrell Quansah has also stepped up this season. ufabet https://ufabet999.com/

The Reds are once again back among the title contenders after successfully overhauling their sub-par midfield over the summer.

Virgil van Dijk looks back to his best at the back, while Mohamed Salah remains the most potent winger in the Premier League despite his advancing age.

Since moving to play in the Whiskey League, Phillips has played 8 games, but has not been in good form, conceding 2 goals in the last 2 matches,

However, one concern has arisen through the season-ending injury suffered by Joel Matip.

The veteran centre-half, 32, suffered a ruptured ACL in the 4-3 victory over Fulham just over one week ago. Surgery is required and Matip’s season is over.

Klopp still has plenty of wriggle room at centre-back. Indeed, the emergence of Jarell Quansah has seen the 20-year-old join Joe Gomez as back-ups to Ibrahima Konate and Van Dijk.

although Brendan Rodgers praised his determination. The 26-year-old is still training, but he is third choice at centre, behind Cameron Carter-Vickers and Liam Skells.