One of Liverpool’s centre-backs is reportedly eager to secure a loan move before the January transfer window closes. With injuries to key defenders Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley, along with earlier setbacks for Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez, manager Arne Slot’s defensive options have been stretched thin this season.
Despite the shortage, Rhys Williams finds himself sidelined once again and is now said to be pushing for temporary departure in search of regular minutes on the pitch. According to The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet, the 24-year-old — whose contract at Anfield runs until June — would prefer to spend the rest of this season playing elsewhere.
Recent reports suggest that Williams hasn’t featured in Liverpool’s first team since impressing during the 2020/21 campaign, even though he’s been on the bench as cover. That lack of playing time has fueled speculation about his desire to move on, at least for the short term, to find consistent football and potentially boost his prospects ahead of a permanent exit once his contract expires.
While Liverpool’s defensive crisis may prompt team reshuffles, Williams appears focused on finding a club where he can play regularly — and the remainder of this season could be his chance to do exactly that.
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