5 centre-backs that Liverpool can look to sign to partner Virgil van Dijk next season

Liverpool v Everton - The Emirates FA Cup Third Round
Virgil van Dijk celebrates as he scored on his Liverpool debut.

#1 Lucas Hernandez (Atletico Madrid)

France v Colombia - International Friendly
Hernandez has developed rapidly this season

Lucas Hernandez is a promising young defender who could develop to be the best central defender in the world alongside Virgil and be at the heart of Liverpool defence for decades. Klopp has a track record of giving opportunities to young players and Lucas can join the list of youngsters to develop under the German gaffer.

At only 19 years, the young French defender has amassed an astonishing 44 appearances in all competitions for Atletico Madrid this season with 24 appearances in La Liga. His impressive performance for Diego Simeone's side this season saw him win his cap for France and made his debut for Les Blues in a friendly match against Colombia.

Lucas has averaged 5 defensive actions per game in La Liga for Atletico Madrid this season, winning an impressive 56% of his aerial duels with 49% tackle success rate. The youngster still has a lot to learn and has already shown his magnificent defending qualities and will only get better.

A move to Liverpool can take his game to a whole new level and dominate Premier League for years.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith
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