{"id":75718,"date":"2025-06-08T08:26:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T12:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=75718"},"modified":"2025-06-08T08:26:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T12:26:18","slug":"big-changes-coming-to-liverpools-defense-in-the-new-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/big-changes-coming-to-liverpools-defense-in-the-new-season\/75718\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Changes coming to Liverpool\u2019s defense in the new season!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Liverpool\u2019s defence is about to look very different when the 2025\/26 season begins. After winning the Premier League in his first season in charge, manager Arne Slot is now working on reshaping the team\u2019s backline.<\/p>\n

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Trent Alexander-Arnold l<\/strong>eaves, new right-back already signed<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The biggest change is at right-back. Trent Alexander-Arnold has joined Real Madrid, which means Liverpool had to find a new player for that position. They\u2019ve already brought in Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. Frimpong is a fast and attacking right-back who should fit into Slot\u2019s system well.<\/p>\n

On the left side, Liverpool are close to signing Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth. The 21-year-old would be a long-term replacement for Andy Robertson, who is getting older. Meanwhile, Kostas Tsimikas is expected to leave the club.<\/p>\n

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Van Dijk stays, but who will play next to him?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One piece of good news for Liverpool is that Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract, keeping him at the club until 2027. But there\u2019s uncertainty about his centre-back partner.<\/p>\n

Ibrahima Konat\u00e9, who has played alongside Van Dijk most often, has a contract that ends in 2026. There\u2019s no news yet about an extension, and Liverpool may sell him this summer rather than risk losing him for free next year.<\/p>\n

Jarell Quansah and Joe Gomez are expected to stay in backup roles. So if Konat\u00e9 leaves or doesn\u2019t renew, Liverpool may sign a brand-new starting centre-back.<\/p>\n

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Who could be the new centre-back?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Two names are being linked with Liverpool:<\/p>\n

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    Ousmane Diomande<\/strong> \u2013 A 21-year-old from Sporting CP who helped them win two trophies last season. He played 29 of 34 league matches. Reports say Liverpool are preparing a \u20ac45 million ($52 million) offer<\/strong> for him. He would be the expensive option but comes with strong experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal<\/strong> \u2013 A 20-year-old Moroccan defender who played well during a loan at Amiens in France. He\u2019s cheaper than Diomande but not as experienced. Other European clubs are also interested in him.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Slot has already signed Frimpong and is close to getting Kerkez. But the next big move depends on Konat\u00e9\u2019s decision. If Konat\u00e9 signs a new contract, Liverpool probably won\u2019t buy another centre-back right now. But if he doesn\u2019t, expect a big signing in central defence.<\/p>\n

    Slot wants a backline built for the future, fast, young, and strong. This summer could be one of the most important in shaping Liverpool\u2019s defence for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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