Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that there will be departures from the club before the end of the transfer window, reports the Daily Express.
The Reds have been busy this summer, bringing in no less than seven players to their first team after finishing a disappointing sixth in the Premier League last time round. They will be hoping that Danny Ings, Adam Bogdan, James Milner, Adam Bogdan, Nathaniel Clyne, Christian Benteke, and Roberto Firmino will be able to fire them back in to the Champions League qualification places.
“It is natural at this stage of the season,” said Rodgers of possible departures, “There will be moves I am sure for some players What is clear is every player is of the understanding of exactly where he stands in his squad.
“The spirit is strong, the spirit is fine but it is difficult situation the transfer market with it being open until the end of the month.”
Several players are at risk in this clearout, with the new signings meaning that some squad members aren’t needed any more. Here are the four in most danger according to the Express…
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4) Lucas Leiva
Despite being one of the few good performers during the last campaign, the Brazilian could be on his way out. The arrival of Milner would seem to have displaced him from his role in central midfield.
3) Mario Balotelli
It looks like another failure for the 25-year-old, who scored a paltry four goals in 28 appearances last season. Benteke, Ings, Firmino, Divock Origi, and Daniel Sturridge when fit are all ahead of him in the pecking order at Anfield, meaning even a place on the bench is a doubt for the Italy international.
2) Fabio Borini
Another striker who has seen an influx of new faces in to his position, Balotelli’s fellow Italian also failed to make an impact last time round. The 24-year-old has never looked at home at Anfield since arriving in 2012, and it is surely only a matter of time before he is offloaded.
1) Jose Enrique
The only surprise is that the Spaniard hasn’t left the club yet. Having made only 18 appearances in the last two campaigns, it could be that the Merseyside outfit are finding it difficult to locate a suitor.