So when the Reds were beaten 3-2 by Bournemouth thanks to a last-minute goal from Amine Adli, it was the worst possible result for the club.
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To be fair to the Cherries, the way they played they deserved to win the three points.
However, the fact that the winner came in the final moments of the clash was a kick in the teeth.
Many of the Reds’ poor performances this season have been down to a lack of form and consistency from their defensive line.
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This is one of the main reasons why fans are demanding new defenders be brought in and although Liverpool know they need reinforcements, they have shown little to no interest in bringing in anyone.
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However, all that could be about to change.
Bayern Munich delivers an ‘ultimatum’ to Dayot Upamecano’s contract
Since then Giovanni Leoni was ruled out for this seasonLinks have emerged with new centers.
Marc Guehi was initially expected to join the Anfield team but ultimately opted to move to Manchester City.
This forced Liverpool to look elsewhere for a new centre-back and many Bundesliga talents emerged as potential targets.
Dayot Upamecano and Nico Schlotterbeck are the most likely transfers to get Liverpool over the line.
However, after a new update from Christian Falk, it looks like Richard Hughes will have to make a decision on the first of the two sooner than he would have liked.
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According to information published on its CF Bayern Insider website, Bayern Munich has given an “ultimatum” to its contractual rebels.
The Frenchman will have to decide in mid-February if he wants to accept the contract that was presented to him.
Bayern considers that the offer it has made is “very good” and has insisted that it will not “improve” it any further.
His contract expires at the end of the season and because of this, Liverpool have been linked with a possible move.
Liverpool must ensure Dayot Upamecano is the right transfer target for them
If Liverpool fail to bring in new centre-backs before the start of the 2026-27 season, they will be in a world of trouble.
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If each of their defenders were fit, they would have enough cover for each of their four positions.
However, with Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez unable to seem to stay off the injury list for over a month, it is clear that new players need to be brought in.
Upamecano may not cost them anything to sign, but if his wages are worth more than £300k a week then he would have to be the Reds’ best defender.
Other players like Schlotterbeck and even Ezri Konsa could be better options for Liverpool when wages are taken into account.
This ultimatum has forced Liverpool to act because, if they want it, it is clear that they will have to disburse the money before mid-February, otherwise Upamecano’s agreement with Bayern will be off the table.
Liverpool’s next transfers could define their future, so every move counts. That’s why the Reds have to be careful and make sure they do the right thing.