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title: "Controversial defender Ruben Semedo refuses to rule out Liverpool move"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2020-12-15T12:00:00Z"
modified: "2020-12-15T12:00:00Z"
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# Controversial defender Ruben Semedo refuses to rule out Liverpool move

Olympiakos defender [Ruben Semedo](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/11/13/liverpool-linked-with-ruben-semedo-transfer/) has refused to rule out a potential move Liverpool, declaring “let’s see what happens”.

The 26-year-old was [linked](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/11/13/liverpool-linked-with-ruben-semedo-transfer/) with the Reds last month as Jurgen Klopp continues to look at potential centre-back reinforcements. Semedo is a controversial figure, though, after being [charged](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2792966-kidnapping-attempted-murder-and-ruben-semedos-second-chance-at-huesca) with attempted murder, kidnapping and robbery a couple of years ago.

Speaking to *[O Jogo](https://www.ojogo.pt/)* \[via *[Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/i-heard-lets-see-happens-defender-happy-reported-liverpool-interest/)*\], the Portugal international discussed the rumours tipping him to join Liverpool, remaining coy on the matter as he said: “Oh, only difficult questions. I heard that and it’s always good to see my name linked to big clubs. Let’s see what happens in the future.”

### Read Liverpool Verdict

A centre-back addition seems increasingly important all the time for the Reds, especially with Joel Matip picking up a [back injury](https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-boss-klopp-hopeful-matips-back-injury-is-not/lkxavh63oxnm1ty9rzp4311lu) against Fulham. That being said, Semedo has too much off-field baggage to be a viable option, given his aforementioned misdemeanours.

Klopp has created an [incredible team spirit](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/11674827/alisson-says-team-spirit-is-biggest-strength-at-liverpool-ahead-of-the-run-in) within his squad, with every player hugely professional and seemingly getting along with all of their teammates.

The last thing Liverpool need is a disruptive influence coming in and upsetting the harmony – something Semedo could possibly do.