Liverpool's defense has been hit by an injury crisis ahead of its FA Cup third-round tie with Exeter City.
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva says he is ready to deputize at center back ahead of Friday's FA Cup third-round clash with Exeter City.
The Brazilian was forced to drop into the back line during Tuesday's 1-0 League Cup semifinal win at Stoke City after Dejan Lovren was forced off with a hamstring injury.
It proved to be a costly outing for Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium, with Philippe Coutinho and Kolo Toure also sustaining injuries.
Hamstring problems for Lovren and Coutinho see them join Daniel Sturridge, Divock Origi and Martin Skrtel in being sidelined by similar issues.