Liverpool’s vision for centre-back is taking shape, and there appears to be a plan in motion involving Micky van de Ven.

It’s hard to think too long-term at the moment.

Arne Slot is under increased pressure at Liverpool, and while FSG look to be backing him for the season, there’s no telling what the state of play will be in the summer.

Despite that uncertainty, the future needs to be planned for, especially in the defence.

Jeremy Jacquet is currently injured, and it could have him out for the season, but with any luck he will be fit and ready when he arrives at Anfield in a few months.

That doesn’t mean Liverpool aren’t going to make another statement centre-back signing — quite the opposite.

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