Liverpool are set for a massive year of change in the squad with a number of key players set to either depart or be replaced.
Two such names are Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson, with the Liverpool vice-captain close to joining Real Madrid whilst his fullback partner has faced criticism from Jamie Carragher for his poor performances this season.
With Liverpool in the market for new fullbacks, there’s a real chance that the Reds could start next season without the Alexander-Arnold and Robertson partnership that has gained legendary status since helping the Anfield side win virtually everything under Jurgen Klopp.
Yet former AS Monaco sporting director Tor-Kristian Karlsen believes there’s a player out there who Liverpool could sign to replace both Alexander-Arnold and Robertson.Amar Dedic suggested to Liverpool as potential fullback signing
Writing for ESPN, the Norwegian scout noted that RB Salzburg defender Amar Dedic could be a good fit for Liverpool as not only a replacement for Alexander-Arnold and a potential backup for Conor Bradley but also for Robertson given that the fullback can play on both sidesThe 22-year-old defender has featured across the entire backline for Salzburg this season with Dedic even wearing the captain’s armband in numerous UEFA Champions League games, and the Bosnian youngster could be an option for the Reds if Arne Slot decides to sign a versatile fullback in the summer.
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Karlsen wrote: “If you promote Bradley, you’ll need a backup and the Bosnia & Herzegovina international could be a good fit. He may have gone off the boil since his fine debut season two years ago, yet with his all-action, aggressive interpretation of the right-back role, Dedic would be worth a look.His 2.7 successful take-ons and 3.5 possession regains in the opposing half per 90 minutes paints a picture of a defender who is extremely attack-minded and capable of shifting into pressing mode in a split second. Comfortable on his left foot too, Dedic could even be an option as a long-term replacement for Andy Robertson in the left-back role where Liverpool’s depth is questionable.”
What other fullbacks could Liverpool sign this year?
A fullback who could play both on the left and the right sounds like the dream scenario for Liverpool, with Dedic a player who the Reds could consider greatly in the summer transfer window once Alexander-Arnold’s departure is confirmed.
Yet as of writing, the Anfield side have been linked with numerous fullbacks, with Liverpool this week advancing to sign Milos Kerkez from AFC Bournemouth with the Reds also making an approach for Patrick Dorgu.
With Carragher suggesting Liverpool to move for Antonee Robinson, the fullback position is set for a massive change in the coming months, and Slot and his team will need to be smart in who they choose to target to replace two club legends in Alexander-Arnold and Robertson.