Liverpool faces squad depth challenges ahead of Premier League opener
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Liverpool is experiencing a shortage of players in multiple key positions just three weeks before their Premier League opener against Newcastle. Manager Andoni Iraola is assessing the squad following Joe Gomez's recent injury, which leaves Virgil van Dijk as the only senior fit central defender available. The club plans to pursue a marquee wide forward, with reports of interest in PSG's Bradley Barcola. While Liverpool's defensive depth raises concerns, their priority transfers focus on attacking reinforcements as the season approaches.
- •Liverpool has depth concerns in defence and attacking positions.
- •Joe Gomez will miss the league opener due to injury.
- •Virgil van Dijk remains the only fit senior centre-back.
- •Liverpool is targeting PSG's Bradley Barcola for a wide forward role.
- •Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni are unavailable due to injuries.
"Liverpool are short in a number of positions just three weeks out from their Premier League opener and seemingly no closer to bringing in any further additions this summer.
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