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Have Liverpool found out their Virgil Van Dijk replacement?

It was a quiet transfer window for Liverpool as the club signed only two players in the summer transfer window. Liverpool haven’t signed a single player until the final day of the summer transfer window, before completing the move of Federico Chiesa from Italian side Juventus and Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia. The Reds haven’t spent more than ยฃ45m in the summer transfer window. New manager Arne Slot is happy with the existing resources and ready to work with them. But as things are coming out right now, Liverpool are looking for a new center-back to replace the aged Virgil van Dijk.

Liverpool are considering Marc Guehi as the replacement of Van Dijk

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is right now 33 years old and the club is looking for a new defender who could replace the Dutch international. One of the options that the Reds are considering is Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace. The English international was on the news after his stunning performance at the club level in the last season followed by his appearances with the Three Lions at Euro 2024. Liverpool are looking for a young defender who could replace Virgil van Dijk and go for a long career with the Reds. That’s why Marc Guehi came under the radar of Liverpool.

During the summer transfer window, many speculations were going on about the future of Marc Guehi as many Premier League sides were interested in signing him including Manchester United and Newcastle United. But the 24-year-old ended up in the Crystal Palace. But seems like Liverpool could go for the English international once again in the january transfer window. The contract of Virgil van Dijk with Liverpool will end at the end of this season. Till now, there has been no discussion of a contract extension between Liverpool and Virgil van Dijk. Virgil van Dijk will be 34 the next summer, and that raises the question of the future of the club.

Is Guehi perfect for Liverpool?

Now, the question is whether Marc Guehi will be the perfect replacement for Virgil van Dijk if the 24-year-old joins Liverpool in the next transfer window. First and foremost thing, he will not be the perfect replacement for Virgil van Dijk because he has his uniqueness. Marc Guehi is not strong enough as van Dijk and that is something Liverpool needs to check. One more thing is that Virgil van Dijk is very tall making it easy for him to win the header whether it is about clearing the ball or scoring the goal with the header. Marc Guehi is that much tall enough.

However, despite these drawbacks, Marc Guehi could a be replacement for Virgil van Dijk due to his defensive masterclass. Marc Guehiโ€™s style of play can be characterized by his work in both the defensive phases and the build-up stage. He is very good with the ball on his feet. And he has the ability to tackle pressure in the crucial moment. Jurgen Klopp’s era is done with Liverpool as Arne Slot is now in the hot seat. Arne Slot could sign Marc Guehi despite some of the drawbacks to replace Virgil van Dijk in Liverpool. Marc Guehi also started this season on a high note and also scored his first goal of this season.

Liverpool’s next fixtures in the Premier League

Liverpool will travel to Selhurst Park to meet Crystal Palace in the Premier League on the weekend. Marc Guehi will be tested against Liverpool’s best attacking options. As Liverpool are considering Marc Guehi as the potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk, this march is very important for both Marc Guehi and Liverpool.

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