Here is your Liverpool morning digest for Wednesday, October 12.
Kylian Mbappe Liverpool hope revived after report
Kylian Mbappe wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain as early as January, according to a new report, which claims Liverpool could be his 'only option'.
The World Cup winner confirmed that he held transfer talks with Liverpool before deciding to stay at the French club this summer, signing an improved deal to remain in the French capital. But a new report from Spanish outlet Marca, claims that Mbappe, 23, is already planning an escape route out of Paris and could even move on in the January transfer window.
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Marca claims that PSG agreed to allow the France international to leave in the summer, but would not allow him to move to European champions Real Madrid, before he eventually signed a new contract. They also claim that the relationship between Mbappe and PSG is 'completely broken' and given their refusal to let their star man join Madrid, a move to Liverpool 'could be the only option'.
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Five ways Liverpool could replace Luis Diaz
If you believe that you make your own luck, you’d think that Liverpool’s performances this season have justified the multiple misfortunes they have suffered. Jurgen Klopp must be wondering when the Reds’ injury issues will turn for the better.
Having recently lost Arthur Melo for the next few months – with the Brazilian having played just 13 minutes since joining on loan – the 3-2 defeat at Arsenal appears to have cost Liverpool two rather more important players. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz both had to be substituted due to injury and face spells on the sidelines.
Despite only playing 12 matches so far this season, the Reds have now had 18 different players who have fallen foul of fitness issues. In terms of finding a deputy for Alexander-Arnold, Klopp will likely opt for Joe Gomez or Calvin Ramsay, though the latter is unlikely to be thrown in at the deep end for his first start for the club in the Champions League or against Manchester City.
With the Liverpool manager having gone on record regarding his dislike of using a back three, it’s safe to assume that someone will be playing at right-back. The situation with Diaz is far less clear.
Having recently tweaked his side’s formation, will Klopp now have to return to the tried-and-tested 4-3-3? Either way, he’ll need a left-sided player of some kind. Should he move a forward there? Or try something more unconventional? There is much for the coaching staff at the club to ponder.
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