Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said yesterday that the Reds are ‘unlikely’ to sign a new defender in the January transfer window.

Popular football pundit Jamie Carragher said last week that Liverpool could struggle to retain their Premiership title if they fail to sign a new centre-back.

Klopp: "This club will always be very responsible with the things we do. If the world was in a normal place and then 3 senior CBs got injured, is that a situation when you would do something Yes, usually. But it's not."

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) January 7, 2021

Both Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk are long term absentees, while Joel Matip is injury prone and currently out injured.

Fabinho, a natural central defensive midfielder, has played as a makeshift centre-back this season, while Klopp has kept faith in young academy talents like Nathaniel Phillips and Rhys Williams.

Liverpool have been linked with a host of top European centrebacks including Sergio Ramos, but it seems Klopp has other plans. While he didn’t rule out the possibility of signing a defender completely, he admitted chances are very slim.

Many Liverpool fans have vented their frustration on Twitter after hearing Klopp’s comments, with one fan even claiming it is an ‘unambitious’ move from the club.

Very irresponsible and unambitious from the club. You have all your cbs injured and till don’t think it’s wise to get one. We’re never going anywhere with these useless owners.

— Nate (@Virgilvdlfc) January 7, 2021

might aswell throw the season in the bin then, can’t keep playing midfielders there and matip is as useful as a 3 legged horse

— Tap