The Reds could do with reinforcements in that area of the field, as they will be working without first-choice left-back Andrew Robertson for the remainder of the calendar year owing to a shoulder injury.
Tsimikas as Jurgen Klopp’s only senior left-back, although 19-year-old academy product Luke Chambers has also made his breakthrough into the first team this season. In addition, Joe Gomez has been deployed on the left-hand side of the backline for Liverpool, who could be fighting for glory in the Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup and Europa League in the New Year.
Liverpool join race for Valentin Barco? The 19-year-old was officially promoted to the Boca Juniors first team this summer and has already made 33 appearances for the Argentinian giants, scoring one goal and providing four assists. All of Barco’s goal contributions have come in the 2023 season, where he has made a particular impression in the Copa Libertadores during Boca’s run to the showpiece match.
Barco scored once and provided one assist in nine games in South America’s premier continental tournament, playing as a left-back, left-winger and left wing-back as Boca lost to Fluminense in the final.
The 2004-born defender has also featured regularly for Boca Juniors higher up the field in this year’s Argentine Primera Division, as well as further displaying his versatility in a central midfield role.
Liverpool join race for Valentin Barco?
Liverpool are reportedly the latest team to show an interest in signing Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco.
According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Liverpool have now emerged as contenders to sign Boca Juniors starlet Barco, who has caught the eye of several clubs across Europe this season.
