Arne Slot appears to be resisting the urge to dip into the transfer market to address Liverpool's mounting injury concerns, despite the team's defensive woes. With the January transfer window drawing to a close in just four days, the Reds may stick with the current squad, despite recent investments of £450 million last summer.

Liverpool's defensive resources are stretched thin, with key players sidelined due to injury and other circumstances. Joe Gomez is unavailable with no clear return date, and Ibrahima Konate is also currently out. Konate is dealing with a difficult personal matter, while Gomez sustained a hip injury against Bournemouth. Slot had hoped that Gomez's absence would be short-lived, but his absence creates a selection dilemma ahead of the Champions League match against Qarabag.

The situation is so critical that Slot admitted he may have to play a midfielder at center-back alongside Virgil van Dijk for the upcoming Champions League clash. The options appear to be between Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch, presenting Slot with a difficult choice. Of the two, Endo may be a more natural fit due to his experience playing the position in the past. Slot previously used Endo as a replacement for Gomez against Bournemouth.

Slot has acknowledged the limited options available to him due to injuries and the congested fixture schedule. He also mentioned that some players have been disappointed by his selection choices. Only Virgil van Dijk is currently fully fit as a natural center back. The Liverpool manager stated that defender Andy Robertson is expected to stay at the club this month, despite speculation about his future.

Some observers have suggested potential transfer solutions to Liverpool's defensive crisis, including the unlikely move for Manchester United's Harry Maguire. However, Slot seems content to work with the existing squad, at least for the remainder of the January window. The club has recently added Amara Nallo to their Champions League squad, but Slot seemingly does not trust him enough to start. Liverpool has been active in signing young defensive talents this month, with Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Mor Talla Ndiaye joining the youth ranks.

Liverpool's recent form has added pressure on Slot, with the team struggling to maintain a consistent title challenge. Slot has identified the need for improvement in converting chances and preventing easy goals for the opposition. He also noted that criticism is unavoidable at a club with Liverpool's high expectations.