I am a romantic and there are good arguments in favour: he is much more vocal than any of Liverpool's current cbs so could replace Van Dijk's ability to organise the defence, and as a Liverpool youth player he might be happier than most to be nominally fourth choice when everyone is fit.
I do think you're right though, the fact he plays in a low-lying back three is a huge issue. He might have the recovery skills to make up for his weakness in the air (and he is a good passer) but it's too much of a gamble given we haven't seen evidence he can play in Liverpool's style. At 27 he would probably find it difficult to retrain and it would take a few months minimum, by which time Van Dijk is (hopefully!) back anyway.
I like Ben White more for his youth and experience in Bielsa's style, despite his lack of aerial ability. I don't know much about Upamecano at Leipzig. Koulibaly would be the dream signing based on his performances against us but I don't think it's realistic given his age.
I am a romantic and there are good arguments in favour: he is much more vocal than any of Liverpool's current cbs so could replace Van Dijk's ability to organise the defence, and as a Liverpool youth player he might be happier than most to be nominally fourth choice when everyone is fit.
I do think you're right though, the fact he plays in a low-lying back three is a huge issue. He might have the recovery skills to make up for his weakness in the air (and he is a good passer) but it's too much of a gamble given we haven't seen evidence he can play in Liverpool's style. At 27 he would probably find it difficult to retrain and it would take a few months minimum, by which time Van Dijk is (hopefully!) back anyway.
I like Ben White more for his youth and experience in Bielsa's style, despite his lack of aerial ability. I don't know much about Upamecano at Leipzig. Koulibaly would be the dream signing based on his performances against us but I don't think it's realistic given his age.