Liverpool need to be signing another leader at the back if they decide to find cover for Virgil van Dijk in the January transfer window, says Neil Mellor, although said qualities will not come cheap.
The Reds opted against bolstering their centre-half options over the summer, despite offloading the experienced Dejan Lovren to Zenit.
Jurgen Klopp decided to make do, but has seen his worst fears realised after Van Dijk suffered knee ligament damage in a dramatic Merseyside derby date with Everton.
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The reigning Premier League champions are now relying on Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and makeshift defender Fabinho to provide cover for a commanding Netherlands international.