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#3 Suspect Liverpool defence

Virgil van Dijk could play a very major role in boosting Liverpool's hopes for the final

Liverpool have an explosive attacking force that can be compared to the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris St. Germain. Yet their weakest link this season has been their defense.

The Reds have drawn 11 of their Premier League games; no other Premier League side in the top six has drawn more than 10 games.

But ever since Virgil van Dijk joined Liverpool from Southampton in January, things have been on the sunny side up for the Reds. Dejan Lovren has not been up to the mark and Joel Matip is not having the best of seasons.

The Reds bottled a 2-0 lead in the last match against West Bromwich Albion before drawing 2-2. This has happened many times this season, and hence has deprived the Reds of complete dominance over opponents.

Even though their defense has defenders who are capable to shut down strikers completely, they have failed to do so very often. That is a major worry for Jurgen Klopp, because it leaves goalkeeper Loris Karius vulnerable.

Will the shaky Liverpool defense be able to contain Edin Dzeko and his compatriots?