Liverpool are now actively tracking an alternative for Marc Guehi, who has been dubbed the next William Saliba, according to recent reports.
Slot: Liverpool showed "great resilience" against Fulham
Had it not been for Harrison Reed's stunning goal of the season contender, then Liverpool would have taken all three points and returned to winning ways against Fulham. Even then, however, it would have been papering over the cracks.
The Reds were once again incredibly passive against opposition they should be picking apart after spending £400m on the likes of Florian Wirtz in the summer. Ever since their egos were dented beyond repair in the first-half of the season though, Arne Slot has retreated his title winners into one of the most predictably safe sides in the top six.
Alas, the Dutchman praised Liverpool's resilience at Craven Cottage and defended his current style - telling reporters: "I think we showed great resilience from the start if you miss out on so many attacking options and you come here against Fulham and they're a good team having good ideas about football and we hardly conceded any chances against them."
He later added: "And yes, I would love us to create more from our ball possession, I can tell you this. My philosophy of football hasn't changed.
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Liverpool laboured to another draw in the Premier League after Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed's last-gasp wonder goal.
"This year compared to all the seasons I was a manager before, we have to do it with the players that we have available, and I think today 11 very good football players were on the pitch."
Slot mentioned that he needs options available, but it is not attackers that he needs this month. With just Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk to choose from at centre-back, Liverpool have to welcome a defender in January.
Liverpool actively tracking Jeremy Jacquet
The obvious name for many will be Guehi. The Reds came within hours of signing the Crystal Palace man on deadline day in the summer, before the South London club pulled the rug, yet could be about to miss out again.
Jeremy Jacquet
Following injuries of their own, Manchester City are now reportedly exploring a move to sign Guehi this month and could deal those at Anfield a major blow.
If that does happen, then Jeremy Jacquet could become all-important. According to TeamTalk, Liverpool are actively tracking Jacquet ahead of a potential move which would likely cost them around £35m.
League stats 25/26 Jacquet Guehi
Minutes 1,423 1,710
Progressive Passes 50 103
Tackles Won 15 19
Ball Recoveries 64 85
Dubbed the next Saliba, the 20-year-old is one to keep an eye on. His immediate impact at Liverpool wouldn't be as noticeable as Guehi's, but in years to come he could play a pivotal part at Anfield with a move to Merseyside this month.
If the Reds secured his signature and Jacquet reached his potential, missing out on someone like Guehi would be a blessing in disguise.