One defender has left Liverpool, but another won’t necessarily arrive to replace Jarell Quansah despite Arne Slot’s options now depleted to just three senior center-backs.

Arne Slot has already welcomed three major signings to Liverpool this summer and remains interested in Marc Guehi, leading to suggestions that a new formation is required

The former Liverpool man had a mixed display against Juventus, setting up Gonzalo Garcia’s winner but he was also caught out on several instances down the Real Madrid right.

The Reds confirmed the appointment of Giovanni van Bronckhorst as Arne Slot’s assistant, while Xavi Valero, who worked at Liverpool during Rafael Benitez’s tenure has returned.

The defender became Bayer Leverkusen’s most expensive-ever signing on Wednesday, leaving Liverpool after 17 years on the club’s book. He took the chance to thank those who have helped him on his journey.