Overview
- The 18-year-old defender suffered the ACL injury late in Tuesday’s League Cup win over Southampton and was taken off on a stretcher.
- His absence leaves Liverpool with three senior fit centre-backs in Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté and Joe Gomez.
- Arne Slot said the club are checking UEFA procedures to formalize the Champions League squad change involving Chiesa.
- Hugo Ekitike is suspended for the Premier League trip to Crystal Palace, with Alexander Isak available to feature as Slot manages his minutes.
- Liverpool’s failed deadline‑day move for Marc Guehi underscores the shortage at centre-back, with fresh reports linking the club to potential targets such as Dayot Upamecano.