Photo: Bournemouth seal loan deal for Liverpool star

Championship side Bournemouth have shored up their defensive options as they look to re-energise their promotion push.

It had long been thought that the Cherries would need to add to their back line, and in gaining Liverpool’s out-of-favour centre-back Nathaniel Phillips on loan, they’ve done just that.

Phillips was a revelation when deputising for Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez but was quickly dispensed with once Jurgen Klopp had his first choice defenders fit again.

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This move should also suit the Reds as it gives Phillips the match time he needs for the remainder of the season.