Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is facing mounting injury problems with Alexander Isak joining the club's casualty list after needing surgery on a lower leg break. The Sweden international, 26, suffered a fractured leg after scoring in the 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur which will see him side-lined for a prolonged period.
The 26-year-old joins the list of problems which could, also, be compounded by the absence of Ibrahima Konate after the France defender appeared to be absent for the build-up to Saturday's encounter against Wolves. Liverpool are already threadbare at the back, following their failed pursuit of Marc Guehi, as a possible injury to Konate leaves no senior defenders to deputise alongside Virgil van Dijk.
The Reds host the Premier League strugglers on Saturday (December 27) with Rob Edwards' side looking to earn their first win of the season, with the Molineux club sitting rock-bottom and facing an uphill battle for survival.
The January transfer window is also around the corner and multiple reports have linked Slot's side with defensive additions to solve their problems as a crisis brews.
Guehi is a hot prospect on the transfer market with the England defender out of contract at Crystal Palace next summer. Liverpool couldn't get the move over the line in the summer but suitors are lining up to land the Palace captain at a discounted rate.
Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni has been mooted in recent days over a possible move, the Serie A stopper would be the second Italian central defender to move to Anfield after Liverpool won the race to sign Giovanni Leoni but the talented centre-back is out after suffering a serious knee injury.
Antoine Semenyo's future dominates the headlines with Liverpool facing a battle to land the Bournemouth star. Manchester City are said to be leading the race to sign him ahead of the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and the Reds.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah is in action for Egypt today at the Africa Cup of Nations where we will be providing updates.
08:16Stephen Killen
According to reports in Spain, Barcelona met with the agents of Liverpool target Marc Guehi.
However, it has been suggested that they have cooled their interest due to the finances involved.
From January 1, the 25-year-old can speak to overseas clubs over a pre-contract agreement.
[Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20251223/1002591607/guehi-barca-enfria-alto-cache.html) are claiming that Guehi has "very high" offers from Bayern and Liverpool, interesting...
Marc Guehi ahead of Crystal Palace's Premier League game against Leeds United (Image: (Ed Sykes/Getty Images))
08:12Stephen Killen
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Stephen Killen
Hello, Merry Christmas and a Happy Boxing Day!
We're back and the transfer window is _nearly_ back, I'm sure you're delighted.
Liverpool are on a three-match winning run, which is a good feeling after some of the lows this season.
The Reds are in action tomorrow, December 27, when rock-bottom Wolves visit Anfield.