In recent years, Liverpool have employed a plethora of interesting defensive partnerships.
Whether it be Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, or the Dutchman and Joel Matip, or last season's introduction of Ibrahima Konate as Van Dijk's main partner, the Reds have had some successful duos at the heart of their defence.
However, with Gomez's future now unclear, Liverpool might have to accelerate plans for the future of the heart of their defence. Indeed, the Reds intend to offer Gomez a new contract to secure his long-term future at Anfield but, after dropping down the pecking order last year, he may well decide to leave in search of regular first team football.
