Liverpool scrape for last‑16 amid defensive crisis
Juventus weigh a last-minute move to re-sign Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa amid attacking desperation; contacts active with player, Roma also monitoring.
Liverpool will not recall Kostas Tsimikas from Roma despite Andy Robertson links to Spurs. Talks held but Roma refuse mid-season exit; Reds plan long-term summer defensive moves.
Six Liverpool defenders are out for Qarabag, forcing Arne Slot to call up cover as injury crisis deepens before the Champions League decider at Anfield.
Reds need win to seal last-16. Van Dijk only fit centre-back; Endo may fill in. Qarabag chase play-offs after 3-2 Frankfurt win. Gakpo and Ekitike tipped to fire. Anfield form strong; 2-1/3-1 predicted.
Liverpool’s 22-year-old keeper Fabian Mrozek set for FC Cincinnati loan with option to buy after bench spells and Forest Green stint.
Jamie Carragher warns Liverpool not to repeat Man Utd-style errors with Arne Slot after Bournemouth ended Reds’ unbeaten run.
