Fans fume after journalist claims Liverpool are ‘unlikely’ to buy centre-back

A number of Liverpool supporters have been venting their frustration, following claims that the Reds are unlikely to make a centre-back signing in January.

Jurgen Klopp has suffered a crisis at the back this season, as his side attempt to clinch back-to-back Premier League titles.

Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are both expected to miss the rest of the season with serious knee problems picked up in the autumn, while Joel Matip continues to be an injury-plagued figure.

These fitness woes have led to Klopp having to predominantly use Fabinho as a centre-back, with youngsters Rhys Williams and Nathaniel Phillips also featuring, as well as Jordan Henderson dropping into defence.

Despite it arguably being vital that Liverpool bring in a centre-back, a report from This Is Anfield courtesy of journalist David Lynch claims the Reds may risk not signing anyone.

It is an undoubted gamble, if true, and one that can only be truly assessed come the end of the season.

These Liverpool fans have been reacting to the news, with negativity the order of the day.

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