Liverpool are reportedly at the forefront of the race to acquire Marcos Senesi this summer.
This season, Liverpool’s defense has been a significant concern.
Nearly every defender utilized by manager Slot has made critical errors, costing the team crucial points.
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Despite some improvements from players like Milos Kerkez and Ibrahima Konate are finally beginning to show improvement, the damage has been significant.
This has sparked a flurry of transfer rumors, with The i Paper reporting that Liverpool is leading the pursuit of Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi for the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Argentine defender’s contract expires at the season’s end, and with no intentions of renewing his deal with the Cherries, several clubs are vying for his signature.
Senesi is undeniably talented, but if he were to join Liverpool, it would mean the team would have six center-backs in their lineup.
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This is contingent, of course, on Konate opting to renew his contract.
Considering Liverpool seldom deploys a five-at-the-back formation, Senesi’s addition might signal the end of Joe Gomez’s time at the club.
Joe Gomez may face an uncertain future at Liverpool with the potential arrival of Marcos Senesi
While Gomez is considered one of Slot’s most adaptable defenders, his recurring injuries hinder his ability to be a consistent starter.
When fit, the “special” defender can compete among the best in the Premier League, but his inconsistency is testing the patience of the fanbase.
The Reds have already secured the signing of Jeremy Jacquet ahead of the summer transfer window, and with Virgil van Dijk, Giovanni Leoni, and Konate already in their ranks, only one additional center-back is truly necessary.
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At this point, it appears that Senesi could be the one to fill that role, particularly with Liverpool leading the charge to secure his services.
Of course, Gomez might still be useful as backup in other positions, yet given AC Milan’s interest in him, it appears sensible for Liverpool to consider moving him on.