Arne Slot might already have his perfect Virgil van Dijk alternative, which could solve Liverpool’s problem position.
Dutchman Arne Slot has had an outstanding debut season as Liverpool’s manager, having taken over from Jurgen Klopp last summer.
Currently, the Reds are in a strong position at the top of the Premier League, holding a comfortable 13-point lead over Arsenal.
In European competition, they face a tough challenge in the Champions League, where they are set to clash with French champions Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16.
However, uncertainty looms over contract negotiations involving key players such as Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. If no new agreements are reached, all three could leave Anfield for free, dealing a significant blow to Slot.
Despite this, Slot may already have a potential replacement for Van Dijk within his squad.
During the January transfer window, young Spanish talent Stefan Bajcetic was loaned to La Liga side Las Palmas for the rest of the season.
The 20-year-old caught attention with a solid performance in a 2-0 loss to Barcelona last month and was unexpectedly deployed in an unfamiliar role last Friday night.
With Las Palmas suffering two injuries and a red card against Valladolid, Bajcetic had to step in as a centre-back. He impressed once again, with fans praising his display after a compilation of his performance surfaced on social media.
