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title: "Liverpool urged to sign Koulibaly from Napoli"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2019-01-09T08:35:27Z"
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# Liverpool urged to sign Koulibaly from Napoli

Liverpool should make a move for Kalidou Koulibaly, according to former Reds striker John Aldridge.

The Napoli centre-back is seen as one of the best in the world in his position, following a string of superb performances this season.

Liverpool are experiencing something of a defensive crisis currently, with injuries galore and a worry that it will affect their Premier League title push.

Speaking to the *[Irish Independent](https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/john-aldridge-urges-jurgen-klopp-to-replace-weak-link-dejan-lovren-and-offers-a-bigname-alternative-37684435.html)*, Aldridge said going for Koulibaly would be another major statement of intent, and an upgrade on Dejan Lovren:

> This is not a moment for Liverpool to hit the panic button, but I would urge the club to consider making a move in the transfer market that could allow them to fit the final piece of a title-winning jigsaw into place.

> Dejan Lovren was a weak link in the defence once again as Jurgen Klopp’s men lost their first Premier League game of the season at Manchester City on Thursday.

![Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/01/1071849596.jpg)

> And I suspect the Croatian will need to be replaced sooner rather than later if this team are to turn potential into success.

> We have seen the impact made by Virgil van Dijk since his £75m arrival last January and I wonder whether a move for a powerhouse defender like Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly could give Klopp’s side the bit they need at the back.

> Top-quality opposition continue to get joy out of targeting Lovren, as he as a tendency to lose concentration and this is why I believe Van Dijk needs an A-list defensive partner.

Koulibaly would be an outstanding signing, but it is still feels unlikely, particularly this month.

The impact Joe Gomez was having at centre-back before injury should also not be forgotten, with the youngster a possible long-term partner for Virgil van Dijk.

Should a deal for a Koulibaly ever materialise, however, having him alongside Van Dijk would be truly formidable.