[Sport] Unconventional options: How does Klopp overcome Liverpool's defensive crisis?

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Blow after blow, Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp received after injuries that hit the players' ranks, the most recent of which was Joe Gomez's injury while he was with the England team.

 

Currently, Liverpool suffers from 3 injuries in the back line of the team - other than Gomez -, so the start was with Virgil Van Dyck, who suffered a cruciate ligament in the knee during his participation with the Reds against Everton in the fifth round of the English Premier League (2-2)

 

Fabinho was injured in the leg during his team's match against Midtland in the second round of the group stage of the European Champions League (2-0).

 

Then Trent Alexander-Arnold was injured in the eighth round match against Manchester City (1-1), where the young Englishman suffered an ankle ligament injury.

 

After returning from the international suspension period, Liverpool will find themselves in front of several important matches, starting with Leicester City in the ninth round of Premier League (November 21), then a confrontation against Italian Atalanta in the fourth round of the group stage of the Champions League to qualify (November 25), Then, back to the English Premier League, to face Brighton in the tenth round (November 28).

 

How can Klopp overcome the defensive crisis in the absence of 3 elements of his players?
The British newspaper "Mirror" put forward several options, including "unconventional" solutions for the German coach that he can resort to to bridge his absences:

 

Unconventional options

Klopp may resort to pay Nico Williams instead of Alexander Arnold, with Joel Matip and Phillips occupying the central defense.

Formation: Alison Baker, Nico Williams, Joel Matip, Phillips, Andy Robertson, Jordan Henderson, Gigi Finaldom, Thiago Alcantara, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane.

However, Klopp will not be able to rely on Philips' services in Liverpool's Champions League matches because he is not registered in the team's roster, so he may replace Reese Williams, who previously appeared with the English team in the matches of Middland and Atlanta in the Champions League.

 

Lineup: Alison Baker, Nico Williams, Joel Matip, Reese Williams, Andy Robertson, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita, Thiago Alcantara, Mohamed Salah, Sado Mane, Diogo Jota.

 

Henderson's choice
Jordan Henderson previously held the position of center back in Liverpool's Club World Cup match against Monterrey last season.

Klopp admits that a midfielder can fill in a defensive position, while Andy Robertson could also be an ideal option to play in that position.

Lineups: Alison Baker, Nico Williams, Joel Matip, Jordan Henderson, Andy Robertson, Naby Keita, Jenny Vinaldom, Thiago Alcantara, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino.

Greek option

During the last summer transfer period, Liverpool strengthened the left-back position by signing Greek Costas Tsimikas as a substitute for Andy Robertson.

Although he has not appeared on a regular basis yet, he may get his chance if Klopp turns to the services of the Scot in the center of defense.

 

Formation Alison Baker, Nico Williams, Joel Matip, Andy Robertson, Tsemikas, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita, Thiago Alcantara, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino.

 

wild card
Klopp could change the team system entirely, playing with five defenders while giving attacking freedom to Costa Tsemikas and Nico Williams.

 

Lineups: Alison Baker, Nico Williams, Jordan Henderson, Joel Matip, Andy Robertson, Tsemikas, Naby Keita, Gigi Vinaldom, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino.