Jordan Henderson delivers a glowing appraisal of Liverpool's strength in depth at centre-back in his matchday programme notes today.
Each of the Reds’ five senior players in the position were used as Jürgen Klopp oversaw victories against Manchester United and Preston North End in the past week.
Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate combined in the 5-0 triumph at Old Trafford, while Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Nathaniel Phillips were then involved in the progress to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
The current options available to the manager stand in contrast to the challenges faced in central defence for much of last season – a positive Henderson is keen to emphasise.