Arthur Melo

LIVERPOOL are reportedly on the verge of completing a shock loan swoop for Juventus star Arthur Melo.The 26-year-old midfielder has allegedly already.

[Melo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/arthur/), who was previously being [chased by Arsenal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19076008/juventus-desperate-arsenal-reignite-interest-arthur-melo-transfer/), will head to [Liverpool](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196659/liverpool/) on a loan deal - with no option to buy included in the package. [Gianluca Di Marzio](https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/liverpool-done-for-the-arrival-of-arthur-from-juventus) reported earlier that the Brazilian international was preparing to fly from Turin's Caselle airport to Merseyside in order to finalise the transfer, with footage now emerging of him boarding a flight. [dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19671547/liverpool-2-newcastle-1-isak-firmino-carvalho/) as skipper [Jordan Henderson](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/jordan-henderson/) limped off with a hamstring injury. Now he is due to undergo a medical before completing the surprise switch. The 26-year-old midfielder is understood to have already agreed terms on a move to Anfield after a fee was finalised between the two clubs. As well as putting Liverpool, England as his new base, the Brazil ace posted a 'thank you' video montage of highlights from his time at Juventus.

Jurgen Klopp is dealing with a midfield injury crisis which worsened on Wednesday with Jordan Henderson subbed off.

Klopp would have been forced to look within the squad for a solution if his recruiters were unable to pull off an 11th-hour coup in the transfer market. Henderson will have a scan over the next 24 hours. Liverpool's loan move is an emergency measure as Klopp deals with an injury crisis which worsened on Wednesday night.

Juventus star Arthur Melo is set to join Liverpool on a season-long loan deal with the Reds finally managing to bolster their injury-hit midfield.

Arthur has had a mixed career in Europe since signing for Barcelona from Gremio in 2018. [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc) his place in the team was put under serious threat. [Liverpool](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/liverpool-fc) are closing in on a shock deal to sign Arthur Melo from Juventus on a season-long loan as [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/jurgen-klopp) scrambles to reinforce his midfield before the transfer window closes.

It is expected the season-long loan move for the 26-year-old midfielder will be completed ahead of today's transfer deadline. An option to buy is not thought to ...

[Jordan Henderson](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jordan-henderson-y1RJ8PecCTSQJUtq/) was forced off with a hamstring problem during Wednesday night’s victory over [Newcastle United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/newcastle-united/). [Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/) are close to signing the Brazil international Arthur Melo on loan from [Juventus](https://theathletic.com/football/team/juventus/) for the season. [Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain](https://theathletic.com/football/player/alex-oxlade-chamberlain-RZw4BrkvAwkFgYIC/), Thiago, [Curtis Jones](https://theathletic.com/football/player/curtis-jones-oUDfN8P3bbsDYAPC/) and [Naby Keita](https://theathletic.com/football/player/naby-keita-QDeZXk2kh6jd8XBB/) all suffering injuries recently.

Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo reportedly looks to be closing in on a loan transfer to Liverpool. The Brazilian, formerly of Barcelona, is set to undergo a ...

[September 1, 2022]

Arthur Melo is expected to fly to England on Thursday; Jurgen Klopp admitted last week that Liverpool do need midfield reinforcements; The transfer deadline ...

Time is running out for clubs to do business in the transfer window. "Klopp's midfield, and indeed the system itself, is heavily reliant on the press-resistant, pedigreed pass-master Thiago. The player is flying now, he's flying from Turin to Liverpool. The midfield acts as enablers for the full-backs and the forward - a source of steel, stability, cover. "He is an excellent plan - but for his availability, which was no secret when he was signed from Bayern Munich. "Naby Keita is another who is rarely available but contributes rare progressive qualities. He scored four goals in 72 appearances with the La Liga club over two seasons. And to avoid missing out on any of the news wherever you are, look out for live streaming of Sky Sports News on the If we are not convinced, then we will not do it. Some players are just unavailable, that's how it is, but if we can do something, and if we will do something, then we are 100 per cent convinced about it. "The news is that he's flying and the two clubs have agreed the deal for the loan." Arthur Melo is flying to Liverpool as the club close in on a loan move for the Juventus midfielder.

Captain Jordan Henderson came off injured in the 71st minute of Wednesday night's 2-1 win against Newcastle, with Jurgen Klopp confirming his skipper picked ...

Reeks of a panic loan because Hendo got injured last night.' The Reds manager said: 'Obviously Hendo is injured, he got a hamstring [injury], which is absolutely not helpful. 'Incompetent t**ts': Liverpool fans are left FURIOUS by the Reds' shock deadline day pursuit of Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo... [It was] that serious that he couldn't carry on, so it was no tactical change.' The club reacted to their midfield injury crisis - Thiago, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also out - with a deadline-day pursuit of Arthur, but fans are not happy [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) fans have blasted the club's owners after reacting angrily to their deadline-day pursuit of [Juventus](/sport/teampages/juventus.html) midfielder [Arthur Melo](/sport/football/article-11168471/Liverpool-talks-Juventus-deadline-day-loan-Brazilian-midfielder-Arthur-Melo.html).

Liverpool are reportedly in talks for a deadline day swoop for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo - but would he represent an upgrade on the midfielders ...

Curtis Jones – 1.2 (57.1%) Jordan Henderson – 1.2 (57.1%) Fabinho – 1.8 (50%) Fabinho – 0.4 (66.6%) Jordan Henderson – 0.6 (66.6%) Naby Keita – 1.1 (61.1%) Thiago Alcantara – 1.2 (63.2%) Curtis Jones – 2.6 (82.3%) Fabinho – 59.9 (87.6%) And now it seems that Liverpool are ready to reinforce their midfield with the signing of Arthur. But whether we can do something, I don’t know.” But that’s all I can say.

Liverpool look set to sign Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo on a season loan deal on deadline day. We take a closer look at who the player who has earned ...

[Arthur](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/arthur/) is one of the cleanest first and second phase passers in the sport. “It surprised me,” Messi said. Perhaps a loan will ensure he’s keen to make an impression – and resurrect his career / fulfil his undoubted potential. [Thiago](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/thiago/) role’ and also the holding midfield role, and [Arthur](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/arthur/) can do both. [Arthur](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/arthur/) signed for Barcelona. The press resistance and the circulatory but also progressive passing is a thing of beauty. [Thiago](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/thiago/).” It’s clear that Liverpool have sought a player to be able to rotate with the current No.6. Good positional awareness, able to receive the ball under pressure, beat a man and then play a killer pass. [Thiago](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/thiago/). We take a closer look at who the player who has earned praise from Messi in the past. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/jurgen-klopp/).

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of midfielder Arthur Melo from Juventus on a season-long loan deal.

[Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) for around €70 million in 2020. I'm really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt." [Naby Keita](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/196567/Naby-Keita) and [Thiago Alcantara](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/135293/Thiago-Alcántara) among those sidelined.

Liverpool bound Arthur Melo has been seen setting off from Turin as he looks set to complete his loan move to Anfield on transfer deadline day.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) The Brazilian has been spotted leaving Juventus in a taxi ahead of his flight to England. The injured and out of form midfield options has made the manager think twice. A player that can progress from midfield and yet cover for holes, which is an ideal option. Deadline day is full of drama, but usually Jurgen Klopp and his staff stay out of it.

The Reds wanted to sign a midfielder but the feeling was that no desired target was available—then the captain was injured against Newcastle.

Now 26, Melo hasn’t looked the player he was meant to be for at least a few seasons. And even the player he was meant to be wasn’t enough for Barcelona not to try to sign an upgrade. That has been clear in recent seasons, and was an approach again on display this summer when Aurélien Tchouaméni chose [Real Madrid](https://www.managingmadrid.com) and Dortmund was unwilling to sell Jude Bellingham and they decided to stick with what they already had for the 2022-23 season. Attempts to use him in a deeper role as a six at Juventus failed miserably. Then, with injuries piling up, they began to look to sign a midfielder. [Newcastle](https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com) on Wednesday evening, captain Jordan Henderson suffered a hamstring injury of uncertain severity that will require scans.

Liverpool are looking to finalise a deadline-day loan deal for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo, GOAL can confirm.

Arthur is very much a stop-gap signing, but arrives with experience of playing for big clubs in Barcelona and Juventus, as well as with 22 caps for Brazil to his name. The Brazilian international, 26, is set to undergo a medical with the Reds on Thursday as they seek to complete a deal before the transfer window closes. THE VERDICT: It's far from the solution many would have predicted for Liverpool when talking about midfield reinforcements this summer, but it's a body at least, and a player with a fair bit of top-level pedigree.

Liverpool look set to sign a midfielder on transfer deadline day, with Juventus' Arthur Melo potentially signing on a season-long loan.

Overall, this Football Manager simulation predicts that Arthur could prove to be a risky panic buy from Liverpool on deadline day, with the Brazilian not suiting Jurgen Klopp's intensive style of play and ultimately dropping out of the side once players returned from injuries. And, a 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace saw Liverpool knocked out of the FA Cup in the fifth round. After their underwhelming start to the season, Liverpool picked up form and ended the Premier League season in second place. The 84 points earned in this simulation was eight points fewer than Liverpool earned in the 2021/22 season, showing the Reds regressed as City got better. To set up this simulation, we used the Football Manager 2022 editor to arrange for Arthur to sign for Liverpool in the 2022 summer transfer window, using FM22 to run the simulation. Klopp's side tallied a total of 84 points in the simulation. Two goals from Firmino following Luis Diaz's opener handed Liverpool a 3-1 win over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. In the 2022/23 season, the midfielder made just 15 appearances, failing to register a goal or assist in that time. The Reds are looking to sign the 26-year-old on a season-long loan, but Arthur hasn't played a game for Juventus since May, with the Brazilian having also picked up 15 different injuries since 2019. Arthur ranked the worst in every category apart from rating, with only Keita and James Milner averaging lower. The Brazilian also received a red card in his fourth game. Henderson now joins Thiago, Naby Keita and Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain on the list of injured midfielders, with Curtis Jones just returning from a spell on the sidelines.

Liverpool have been sent a warning ahead of their potential transfer deadline day move for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo.

[La Liga](/latest/la-liga) for Barcelona for one season before he went to Juventus. The Brazil playmaker has played for Juventus and [Barcelona](/latest/barcelona-fc) but former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has one question mark over the potential signing. It's difficult because for sure there [are] a few who are right, but there are different issues. Klopp has admitted that Liverpool are in need of midfield reinforcements, with just James Milner, Fabinho, Harvey Elliott, Fabio Carvalho and Curtis Jones as options for Saturday’s Merseyside derby. [Jurgen Klopp’s](/latest/jurgen-klopp) side are set to bolster their options in the middle of the park by signing the Brazilian on loan before Thursday’s 11.00pm deadline. “Jordan Henderson getting injured in the game yesterday has forced their hand to bring somebody in.

Reports broke on Thursday morning claiming that Liverpool are trying to agree to a season long-deal for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [Watch: Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United Match Highlights [Lionel Messi](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lionel-messi/profil/spieler/28003). [HITC](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/09/01/surprised-messi-has-already-told-liverpool-fans-what-to-expect-from-arthur-as-loan-nears/)) paid his former teammate the highest possible praise. [Jordan Henderson](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jordan-henderson/profil/spieler/61651) had [picked up a hamstring injury](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/jurgen-klopp-reveals-jordan-henderson-picked-up-an-injury-in-dramatic-liverpool-win) in [Liverpool's dramatic 2-1 win over Newcastle United.](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-2-1-newcastle-united-match-highlights-carvalho-injury-time-winner-for-reds) [Thiago Alcantara](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thiago/profil/spieler/60444), [Curtis Jones](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/curtis-jones/profil/spieler/433188), [Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-oxlade-chamberlain/profil/spieler/143424), and [Naby Keita](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/profil/spieler/302215) all missing and limiting the options of manager Jurgen Klopp. [Sky Sport](https://twitter.com/skysport) international reporter [Gianluca Di Marzio](https://twitter.com/DiMarzio) claiming that the 26-year-old is due to undergo a medical ahead of a move to Liverpool being completed. Carvalho Injury Time Winner For Reds](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-2-1-newcastle-united-match-highlights-carvalho-injury-time-winner-for-reds) [Exclusive: Didi Hamann Doesn’t Think It’s 'Fair' to Blame Liverpool's Midfield Issues on Jordan Henderson](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/exclusive-interviews/exclusive-didi-hamann-doesnt-think-its-fair-to-blame-liverpools-midfield-issues-on-jordan-henderson) [Exclusive: Glen Johnson Tells Liverpool Fans to 'Relax' Regarding FSG Criticism](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/exclusive-interviews/exclusive-glen-johnson-tells-liverpool-fans-to-relax-regarding-fsg-criticism) [Reliable Journalist Shuts Down Konrad Laimer To Liverpool Transfer Rumours](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/reliable-journalist-shuts-down-konrad-laimer-to-liverpool-transfer-rumours) [Virgil Van Dijk Sends Clear Transfer Plea To Liverpool's Board And Recruitment](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/interviews/virgil-van-dijk-sends-clear-transfer-plea-to-liverpools-board-and-recruitment) [Potter Not Suprised Moises Caicedo Is Generating Interest Amid Liverpool Rumours](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/potter-not-suprised-moises-caicedo-is-generating-interest-amid-liverpool-rumours) [Reports](https://twitter.com/DiMarzio/status/1565255518691663875) broke on Thursday morning claiming that Liverpool are trying to agree to a season long-deal for Juventus midfielder [Arthur Melo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arthur/profil/spieler/362842).

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Liverpool have swooped in late in the transfer window to make a deadline day signing of Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) Sensational Reds Back At It](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-9-0-bournemouth-match-highlights-sensational-reds-back-at-it) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [Alisson](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi8l4u1mvT5AhVFgP0HHVJbArAQFnoECAoQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Falisson%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F105470&usg=AOvVaw37SXiuzliyhlURP1qe00AY), [Fabio Aurelio](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjp6925mvT5AhWygP0HHdL0Cv4QFnoECB8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Ffabio-aurelio%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F7570&usg=AOvVaw10yAzaMcpBOqI3roOwLqbw), [Philippe Coutinho](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjFp_y_mvT5AhU1RuUKHV3uB4oQFnoECA4QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Fphilippe-coutinho%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F80444&usg=AOvVaw0u0fSbLJk3NOqPjxhBZuOG), [Doni](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjFlfXEmvT5AhWch_0HHdF7DTwQFnoECBIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Fdoni%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F20392&usg=AOvVaw22BXNPsiyAzVba1gaM1wCg), [Fabinho](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwislqjJmvT5AhUChf0HHU7cBxAQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Ffabinho%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F225693&usg=AOvVaw3xC0G8lhlUiN_cjrOp783T), [Roberto Firmino](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwia0YDWmvT5AhUihv0HHeyiAEQQFnoECA4QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Froberto-firmino%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F131789&usg=AOvVaw0lNNdMbBABU6aUURf3LCUw), and [Lucas Leiva](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwinktnamvT5AhXngP0HHRzFBe8QFnoECBYQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Flucas-leiva%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F41414&usg=AOvVaw0nbZiqeWba_c_wGYAlEkYt). "I don't think so, but as long as there's time we should not close the door completely. Obviously, Hendo's hamstring [injury] is not helpful." [Romeo Agresti](https://twitter.com/romeoagresti) released a video on Thursday morning of Arthur Melo travelling to Liverpool from Turin, which was shared by the well-respected Italian journalist, [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano). [Jordan Henderson](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwidzpqTmvT5AhVEhf0HHY5DDHwQFnoECBwQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Fjordan-henderson%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F61651&usg=AOvVaw0csDebcV3n4_7c9htwi__n) during the match at Anfield was the catalyst for a string of negotiations in the middle of last night over a potential loan move for the Brazilian midfielder [Arthur Melo](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiJsYCbmvT5AhUqg_0HHS78BkoQFnoECAsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.co.uk%2Farthur%2Fprofil%2Fspieler%2F362842&usg=AOvVaw3J6eTTT5QuyEVhOmBAMeeX) from Juventus. [Reliable Journalist Shuts Down Konrad Laimer To Liverpool Transfer Rumours](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/reliable-journalist-shuts-down-konrad-laimer-to-liverpool-transfer-rumours) [Virgil Van Dijk Sends Clear Transfer Plea To Liverpool's Board And Recruitment](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/interviews/virgil-van-dijk-sends-clear-transfer-plea-to-liverpools-board-and-recruitment) [Potter Not Suprised Moises Caicedo Is Generating Interest Amid Liverpool Rumours](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/potter-not-suprised-moises-caicedo-is-generating-interest-amid-liverpool-rumours) [Journalist Names Three Realistic Midfield Options Liverpool Could Sign Before Transfer Window Closes](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/journalist-names-three-realistic-midfield-options-liverpool-could-sign-before-transfer-window-closes) [Report: Liverpool Have 'Upper-Hand' Over Real Madrid For Jude Bellingham](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/report-liverpool-have-upper-hand-over-real-madrid-for-jude-bellingham) [Watch: Liverpool 9-0 Bournemouth Match Highlights

The Reds have moved to bolster their midfield options on transfer deadline day with the acquisition of the 26-year-old, who finalised the move at the AXA ...

TransferMax Woltman completes loan switch to Doncaster. GalleryPhotos: Arthur Melo arrives at the AXA Training Centre to seal loan move. It’s a massive club with a great manager, great players. He added: “Liverpool have a wonderful history in football. He tallied 50 appearances during four seasons with the Porto Alegre club before securing a switch to Barcelona in 2018. I’m really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt.”

Liverpool have addressed their midfield shortage by signing Arthur Melo on a season-long loan from Juventus after Jordan Henderson injured a hamstring.

Liverpool tried to sign Aurélien Tchouaméni from Monaco this summer but the France international was set on a move to Real Madrid, whom he joined in a €100m deal. But the 26-year-old has made only 24 starts in Serie A and found himself on the margins of Massimiliano Allegri’s plans last season. The Brazil international travelled to Merseyside for a medical on deadline day after an approach from Liverpool in the early hours of Thursday.

The Brazilian completed a surprise deadline day switch to Anfield after Liverpool's injury crisis worsened on Wednesday night against Newcastle.

"I’m really, really happy to be here wearing this great shirt with this famous badge that represents so much in world football, it’s a dream," He told Liverpoolfc.com. I’m really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt.” Arthur, who has a contract until 2025 in Turin, has joined Liverpool until the end of the season.

The Reds have moved for the 26-year-old Brazil international after club captain Jordan Henderson suffered a hamstring injury in Wednesday night's win over ...

His record states he’s had 15 separate injuries since 2019, with almost two months on the sidelines last season in Italy. [Premier League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/premier-league) games against [Wolves](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc) and [Chelsea](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/chelsea-fc), which leaves Klopp hoping that Arthur can get up to speed swiftly, despite his lack of game time. [Liverpool](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/liverpool-fc) don’t yet know the extent of the hamstring problem, they fear it is serious, with the captain already ruled out of the Merseyside derby at the weekend, next week’s [Champions League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/champions-league) trip to Napoli, and the following week’s visit of Ajax. That is partly down to failing to find a regular starting place at either club - he made just 11 starts in Serie A with Juventus last season - and a problem with injuries himself. It takes the number of absences in that area already this season to five, and perhaps explains the surprise decision to turn to former [Juventus](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/juventus-fc) until the end of the season, a deal that Juventus have confirmed includes an option to buy, as the Reds reel from the blow of news Jordan Henderson becomes the latest midfielder to succumb to injury.