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New Centre-Back Options for Liverpool: Schlotterbeck in the Frame as Guehi Stalls.

Liverpool are aggressively seeking new centre-back options for the 2025/26 season as they face growing depth concerns, spearheaded by injury issues and failed transfer moves. The club’s serious interest in Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck is intensifying, while their pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi has stalled amid soaring competition and contract complexities. This blog analyzes Liverpool’s strategic need, evaluates player profiles, and forecasts broader market implications for their defensive rebuild, with deep insights into Schlotterbeck’s suitability and Guehi’s uncertain transfer status.​ Liverpool’s Centre-Back Crisis Liverpool’s centre-back situation has reached a critical juncture ahead of the January 2026 transfer window. Veteran leader Virgil van Dijk, now 34, requires careful management to stay fit, while Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez—their primary rotation options—have long-standing injury histories that make them unreliable for a full campaign. Summer signing ...
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Rodri discusses Real Madrid's intention to boycott the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has spoken out about Real Madrid's plan to boycott the 2024 Ballon d'Or presentation following the Spaniard's victory.

The 28-year-old made history earlier this week by becoming the first Etihad Stadium player to win the accolade, which acknowledges the finest footballer in the world for both club and nation during the previous year.

Rodri became the first classic defensive midfielder to win the Ballon d'Or since German football idol and legend Lothar Matthaus, yet many will argue that the Manchester City star is far more than just that.

However, most of the discussion surrounding the ceremony, both before and after it took place, focused on Real Madrid and the Spanish club's decision to skip the evening after learning that Vinicius Jr would not be winning the title ahead of Rodri.

The La Liga club's stance was in stark contrast to Manchester City's one year prior, when many had expected Erling Haaland to win the trophy only to be defeated by Lionel Messi, with the entire Premier League winners' delegation still in attendance in Paris.

Rodri told reporters in the French city on Monday night that he accepted Real Madrid's decision while emphasizing that his emphasis remained on those in attendance who wished him congrats.

"They have made their decision. They didn't want to be here for personal reasons. "I accept that," Rodri stated earlier this week.


"I just focus on my club and my team-mates and the people who are here and happy to congratulate me and that's it."

The Manchester City midfielder did, however, admit that one member of Real Madrid's squad called him personally after his achievement in Paris, congratulating him while the two remain out due to injury following their heroics for Spain at Euro2024.

"I received a call from Dani Carvajal who was very happy for me," Rodri stated. "I wanted to remember him, because he earned it. He and I have similar ideals, such as collaboration, club loyalty, and giving our all. We have a lot in common, and injury has brought us closer together.

According to reports in Spain, several members of the Barcelona team celebrated Rodri's achievement internally, owing to his contributions to the country at the European Championships, as well as his victory over Vinicius Jr.
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