Liverpool appear unlikely to bring in a new defensive midfielder before Friday’s transfer deadline. The Reds had pushed hard to bring in Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad after Arne Slot highlighted the need to strengthen that area of of the pitch. But after the Euro 2024 winner said no to Liverpool, it became clear that Slot had no alternative to Zubimendi as a solution in the No.6 role. Not in the transfer market, anyway. Instead, the new head coach has simply been tasked with using what he has. Ryan Gravenberch was deployed in the position against Ipswich last Saturday and looks like the …
