Liverpool's centre-back situation and why Iraola must act
BBC Sport looks at Liverpool's issues at centre-back, and what Andoni Iraola might do to fix them.
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Notable Quotes
"We need players. It's fairly obvious."
— Robbie Fowler , Celebrity
Key People
Andoni Iraola is a football manager who was a target for Crystal Palace.
A 23-year-old winger from Paris St-Germain, France.
Giovanni Leoni is a young player for Liverpool recovering from injury.
Ibrahima Konate is a defender for Liverpool and a French international.
Ifeanyi Ndukwe is a young central defender from Austria.
Jarell Quansah is a football player who plays as a defender for the England national team.
Jeremy Jacquet is a new signing for Liverpool, playing as a centre-half.
Joe Gomez is a professional football player and captain for Liverpool.
Mor Talla Ndiaye is a young central defender from Senegal.
Robbie Fowler is a former professional footballer and Liverpool FC striker.
Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch professional football player who plays as a defender for Liverpool.
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BBC Sport looks at Liverpool's issues at centre-back, and what Andoni Iraola might do to fix them.
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