Liverpool’s primary focus during the summer transfer window was on revitalizing their depleted midfield unit but no rookie play at centre-back will cause the problem.

However, their decision not to invest in a center-back may come back to haunt them, similar to the previous year when they were punished for neglecting their midfield.

The club underwent significant changes in the midfield, with the departures of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, Fabinho, and Jordan Henderson. While they made promising additions to the midfield with players like Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, they opted not to reinforce their defensive line.

Given the injury concerns surrounding Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, and Joel Matip in recent seasons, it was widely expected that Liverpool would sign another center-back. With Virgil van Dijk unavailable due to suspension and Trent Alexander-Arnold nursing a hamstring injury, their decision not to strengthen their defense could prove costly.

Ibrahima Konate is still in the process of recovering from his own injury, leaving Liverpool with limited options for their upcoming match against Wolves. Jurgen Klopp may be forced to start 20-year-old Jarell Quansah alongside Matip, with Gomez possibly playing as a right-back.

While Quansah has shown promise in his limited appearances this season, Liverpool’s rivals have addressed their defensive weaknesses during the summer transfer window, highlighting the potential consequences of Liverpool’s gamble on not signing a center-back.