Liverpool will not bring back Jarell Quansah despite defensive problems

English club Liverpool does not intend to activate the buy-back clause for academy graduate Jarell Quansah, despite a serious crisis among the team's central defenders. According to talkSPORT, the Merseyside club's leadership considers strengthening other areas of the squad in the transfer market a priority. Goal.com reports .

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is currently facing a very difficult situation ahead of the new season. The coach has openly admitted that his team lacks players in central defence. Joe Gomez, who suffered an injury during the 4-2 pre-season friendly win over Sunderland, is certain to miss the opening round of the Premier League.

This absence has further deepened the team's existing problems at the back. Young talents Jeremy Moke and Giovanni Leoni are also recovering from long-term injuries, leaving the head coach without experienced central defenders.

Shortage of defensive personnel

The club strengthened its defence at the beginning of the year by spending £60 million on Jeremy Moke from Rennes. However, the 21-year-old has yet to make his debut for the club because he has not fully recovered from a serious shoulder injury. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Giovanni Leoni, signed from Parma as a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk, has not played since September last year.

In addition, Ibrahima Konaté joined Real Madrid as a free agent in June, further weakening the team's defensive options. With Van Dijk currently taking additional leave, Andoni Iraola's choices have become even more limited.

According to Goal.com, the shortage of personnel was clearly exposed in the friendly against Leeds. The coach was forced to deploy teenager Ifeanyi Nduke in central defence alongside left-back Luke Chambers and 18-year-old Mor Talla Ndiaye, as Nduke is unable to play in official matches because of work-permit issues.

Transfer policy priorities

Under the terms of the agreement, Liverpool had the right to bring back the England international it sold last summer for £70 million. That fee is exactly twice the amount the club received for the player. However, the club's leadership currently prefers to direct the funds towards addressing other problematic positions.

As a result, Liverpool, facing a defensive injury crisis, will have to look for other tactical solutions in the winter or summer transfer window. How Andoni Iraola guides the team through this difficult test will become the coach's biggest challenge.