#Virgil van Dijk

#Virgil van Dijk

With the Alexis Mac Allister deal all but done and negotiations for Kone and Thuram on going it seems that Jurgen Klopp's rebuild is well and truly under way.But with the midfield potentially looking like fire for the start of the Premier League Kick Off in August fans are now turning to the back line, which was just as shaky and unreliable during this disappointing campaign.

Phillips has made just three appearances for the Reds this season, having been given the unenviable task of trying to displace the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate.The Athletic's James Pearce believes that Phillips, who has had loan spells with Bournemouth and German side Stuttgart, could depart Anfield if Liverpool recieve an 8million offer.

Liverpool have rarely got it wrong during Jurgen Klopp 's tenure so far, from the development and reinvestment in the squad to the tactics on the pitch that the club has enjoyed in recent years.Alas, the successful squad at Anfield has turned stale this season, but there is little dispute that the club built one of the most talented teams that the Premier League has ever seen, with former sporting director Michael Edwards and the manager working together to develop a team which has dominated domestically and in Europe.

Liverpool isn't experiencing the finest season of its history; rather, it's one of the worst.Based on the current Premier League rankings, the team will not even be able to qualify for the Champions League next season.The team's performance has clearly deteriorated.Now, why did that happen?A simple explanation would be that the Reds paid no attention to the afflictions of time.

It wasn't the performance that Liverpool would have wanted, but with Bobby Firmino scoring a late equaliser in his final match as a red at Anfield the day wasn't short or drama.Jurgen Klopp has tweaked his system in recent weeks in a final attempt to push for Champions League football.The result was an impressive winning run that many thought might help us edge out Manchester Utd in fourth spot.

Virgil van Dijk is "very excited" about the future for Liverpool despite the club looking like they will miss out on the Champions League next season.The Reds drew 1-1 with Aston Villa, leaving Manchester United and Newcastle United needing one point from two games to finish in the top four.

(Image credit: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Liverpool and their off-field transition is set to continue with one director set for a move to Ajax.The Reds are enduring a tough season, finding themselves midtable with the club now put up for sale by US ownership, Fenway Sports Group.Former sporting director Michael Edwards left Merseyside last summer after a prolific stint handling transfers, with some questioning the new regime.

Liverpool reportedly look to have been dealt a major blow as Thiago Alcantara is now expected to be out for four weeks due to a hip injury.The Spain international has been an important part of Jurgen Klopp's midfield in recent times, but the German tactician will now have to cope without him for a lengthy period, which is far from ideal just as the Champions League is starting up again.

When Trent Alexander-Arnold ran to the away fans at The King Power stadium and simply shrugged his shoulders to celebrate his sensational goal and the reds third of the night I was totally and completely sold, Liverpool are back.That celebration is so cold and says so much about the mentality of the player and team all of whom have taken flack from pundits, journalists and so called fans this season.

Liverpool are keen on adding to their defensive unit this summer and they have identified the Benfica defender Antonio Silva as a potential target.The 19-year-old is reportedly on the radar of Manchester United and Manchester City as well.A report from Football Insider claims that Liverpool have now sent scouts to watch the player in action.

Mohamed Salah's glaring penalty miss ensured Bournemouth climbed out of the relegation zone after an excellent win which damaged Liverpool's chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League.The Reds were brought back down to earth after last week's 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United as the Cherries, who started the weekend bottom, did their survival chances a power of good.

Liverpool host their local rivals on Monday night when they meet Everton in the Premier League for the 242nd Merseyside derby at Anfield, and a new injury update has emerged which will come as a huge blow for Jurgen Klopp ahead of that clash.What's the latest Liverpool injury news?According to The Times' northern football correspondent Paul Joyce, Thiago Alcantara is struggling with a hip injury, which could make him a doubt to feature.

Liverpool must "change things" in order to find stability and consistency in the midst of a trying season, coach Jurgen Klopp said ahead of their Premier League game at Crystal Palace on Saturday.Klopp's side are eighth in the Premier League table on 35 points, and have been eliminated from the Carabao Cup and FA Cup after a season blighted by poor form and injuries.

Liverpool's season so far has been nothing short of woeful and a big contributor to that has been the injuries suffered by key stars.The Reds' forward line especially has been hit very hard and that prompted Klopp to sign Cody Gakpo in January.With the Merseyside derby just around the corner, the German coach has confirmed that Diogo Jota is pretty much ready to return to the Liverpool squad for the Everton clash.