After Liverpool made easy work of West Ham, the FC crew examine what makes the Reds capable of challenging Man City for the Premier League title. ESPN FC's Paul Mariner calls Liverpool's attacking prowess against West Ham "a joy to watch", hailing the debut of newcomer Naby Keita. Jurgen Klopp was pleased with how new signing Naby Keita complemented Liverpool's midfield in his debut against West Ham.
LIVERPOOL, England -- Jurgen Klopp believes he is well-stocked with options at centre-half for the season as Ragnar Klavan looks set to leave Liverpool.
Sources have told ESPN FC that Klavan is in Italy ahead of completing a £2 million move to Serie A side Cagliari.
With Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip out injured, Joe Gomez partnered Virgil van Dijk's in the heart of the defence for Liverpool's 4-0 win over West Ham United in last week's Premier League opener.
"I was never in doubt about Joe and his ability to play at centre-half, but he needed time after long injury," Klopp told a news conference of his defensive options.
"Full-back is a very important position, but you still have most the time and one centre-half on your back still. I think it helps, especially in defending moments.
"Now he is fit, which is good. He's a very good football player and played the position good together with Virgil. They have a very good understanding -- on a personal level as well. That's really cool.
"But we have the others as well and Joel is close to being back. [He will] hopefully be able to be in the squad on Monday, so we have him. Dejan is still a bit injured. We have Nat Phillips. And if we need then Fabinho can play the position as well.
"We have enough players and we have to see who fits to which opponent and then we make a lineup."
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