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The Athletic: Nat Phillips forced to stay at Liverpool because of Konate's injury (reliability: 5 stars)

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 before the transfer window shuts down on Tuesday, according to 

The defender, who has featured in just five games across all competitions so far this season, was close to leaving the club on loan.

 is out for up to three weeks with a hamstring injury, Liverpool simply can't afford to lose another centre-back.

As things stand right now, Philipps, along with 

's only senior options for the position amid the injury crisis.

Ibrahima Konate out for up to 3 weeks with injury, might miss Real Madrid clash

 is out for up to three weeks after picking up a hamstring injury, according to multiple sources.

 centre-back is set to miss games against 

The 23-year-old could also potentially be unable to play against 

 as his three remaining senior options at centre-back.

Klopp: 'Injuries have made it an especially bad season so far'

 that it would have been irresponsible to leave their clubs in a difficult season.

“I don’t think it’s a race, but I think I said that before Pep said it. That’s the reason why I signed a new contract,” Klopp told reporters.

“To be 100 percent honest, I knew it would be difficult, absolutely. Yes, last year was super intense, much longer than we could have expected.

“Who expects to play in all finals? We are positive and optimistic, but you cannot expect that really. Three weeks later, the pre-season started and all these kinds of things. That made it all not easier.

“That it would be difficult was clear, but with fewer injuries I think we agree we could easily have four or five points more at least.

“So [if so], we don’t play a brilliant season then, but we are really around and fighting for the Champions League – and that’s a normal season.

“The injuries made it an especially average or bad season so far. So that’s the difference then in these moments. All the teams out there, if decisive players are out then you cannot just replace them. That’s not possible, because of the things we spoke about.

“Like patterns, working on patterns, things go really well in a specific way – and you don’t have time to train on top of that. If something happens in the season you have three days until the next game, so it’s not like you can invent new football in these one-and-a-half sessions.

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Deffo agree with everything you say but, I rate Nat massively never let this club down whenever called upon but deserves an extended run in the team a soli defender and never afraid to put his head in where it hurts scored some valuable goals go on make a name for yourself mate and Liverpool reward the guy with a more lucrative contract total shame how these fringe players never get rewarded for their commitment to the cause.

Macred

if I was Philips  I'd  say stuff you I was already being sold to another team and now you want me because of an injury no chance I'm off you can guarantee  if Konate  is fit in two weeks Philips  will be dropped you go lad with our blessing make Klopp and FSG  suffer why should you stay

Edward Bellamy

I rate Phillips so not particularly worried, not sure what else can go wrong for Liverpool, might as well throw the rule book out the window and blood some youngsters and we might just find a gem

Ross Marshall

4ever red

Egyptian King Mo 

why tje fuck do you have that name, idolised one player who will soon be gone.

oh your from Egypt so jumped on board. Do one arsehole.

says Egypt on your profile. Hate  so called supporters who follow the club because a player comes from their  country .
 If Salah played for Manure you would support them.

intelligent stuff, we need more foreign supporters like you.

Nat should be given more play time .. he deserves a full chance

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The Athletic: Nat Phillips forced to stay at Liverpool because of Konate's injury (reliability: 5 stars)

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