Done Deal - Liverpool sign Caulker

 

The Reds have managed to secure the signing of another defender to help alleviate their ongoing injury crisis at the back

Liverpool have signed Steven Caulker on loan from Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season.

Caulker had been on loan at Southampton, but had found his playing time restricted, with Jose Fonte and Virgil van Dijk favoured in the first-team.
The 24-year-old was registered before the Premier League’s midday cut-off, so he will be eligible to face Arsenal and could be named in Wednesday’s squad.
The centre-back is on his way to Melwood, and is hoping to arrive at the complex in time to be involved in the Reds’ training session at 4pm.

Jurgen Klopp was keen to add another option to the heart of defence, where Kolo Toure is the only certain option for the showdown with Arsene Wenger's men at Anfield.  

Mamadou Sakho is pushing to be included after shaking off a minor knee injury, but Dejan Lovren and Martin Skrtel are still sidelined with hamstring strains.

Tiago Ilori, back from a failed temporary stint at Aston Villa, started the FA Cup third-round draw with Exeter, but is not experienced enough to deal with the club’s Premier League commitments.

Given Liverpool’s packed fixture list and Klopp’s desire not to increase the strain on his centre-backs, the club moved quickly for Caulker.

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