Liverpool go block any sale of Federico Chiesa if Mohamed Salah carry Egypt go far for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, latest report don claim.
The Reds begin to balance back on Sunday, wey dem beat West Ham United 2-0 for Premier League inside London Stadium.
Salah and Chiesa no play for the win, Chiesa don only clock 148 minutes this season, and the boy no dey play much under Arne Slot don make people dey reason say e fit leave club.
Italian player don dey strongly linked with return to Serie A, but Salah participation for AFCON, wey go start December 21 reach January 18, fit complicate any plan to sell Chiesa.
Football Insider report say Liverpool no go oppose to sell Chiesa, but dem no ready make squad weak if Egypt go far for AFCON, wey fit delay Salah return.
West Ham United 0-2 Liverpool: Arne Slot don find blueprint?
Decision to rest Salah on Sunday na bold move, and e clear say defence for right flank strong pass.
Joe Gomez start as right-back, him centre-back height and physicality help tighten backline. But Reds look small for final third without Salah, though Gomez presence behind 33-year-old give Salah freedom to attack.
Gomez get history of injuries, putting am for backline mean Slot go need start all three centre-backs, risk wey e fit no wan take.
January Transfer Window: Who Liverpool suppose target?
If Slot wan continue play three centre-backs for four-man defence, e must add central defender come January.
Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace fit be target, but him dey right footed and mainly dey play left. Slot fit also bring in midfielder to give team platform, though Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton fit too expensive.
Chance dey say Slot no go dey manager by January window, so club fit need different targets for different positions if new manager land.
