Bayern Munich are said to have put out feelers for Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool and, in doing so, caused annoyance. A Reds legend nevertheless gives Bayern a chance.
Liverpool are preparing to welcome Giovanni Leoni back to full training after a gruelling year on the sidelines with a serious knee injury. The return of the Italian defender will provide a major boost to Andoni Iraola as he continues to build a youthful backline at Anfield.
Mancini continue to experiment with the make-up of his defensive line, but the future also depends on integration with the big absentee from this round of matches: Dimarco.
Karun Arvand Khorramshahr
