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Liverpool add new player to Champions League squad with immediate effect
- Liverpool recalled 19-year-old Amara Nallo for the clash with Qarabag due to a centre-back shortage.
- Virgil van Dijk is the only fit central defender, forcing a makeshift partnership.
- Slot suggested the defense could be strengthened by using a left-back or other midfielder in central defense.
- Nallo has made two first-team appearances but has seen limited playing time overall this season.
- Endo filled in at Bournemouth after Gomez was injured, illustrating the squad's defensive strain.
- Slot acknowledged the need to manage players' match readiness given the ongoing fitness issues.
- Nallo's prior red cards in youth and cup matches are noted but do not predict his starting role.
- The match determines whether Liverpool can advance to the knockout stage.
- Nallo's recall signals a broader assessment of the squad for Champions League duties.
- The club faces a tight schedule with injuries shaping selection for the Qarabag match.
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