Liverpool could take advantage of the mess at Barcelona and sign a prolific midfielder.

Liverpool’s midfield choices have gradually decreased over the past few weeks, but should matters worsen for Jurgen Klopp’s team, the Reds could seize an opportunity to capitalize on Barcelona’s misfortune.

Although the German manager has already lost Curtis Jones and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to injuries during the preseason, witnessing Thiago leave the field against Fulham last Saturday has everyone connected to the team feeling a little uneasy.

For the time being, it appears that Liverpool will continue to hold off on strengthening the middle of the park until 2023, when the Reds are anticipated to make a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham. Naby Keita is expected to recover in time for Monday’s game against Crystal Palace.

The Reds should be keeping an eye on the situation at Barcelona, and in particular, Franck Kessie’s condition, in case things worsen for Liverpool’s midfield over the coming weeks.

Kessie was linked with a move to Anfield for the majority of the previous season while he completed his AC Milan contract, but he ultimately joined Barcelona on a free transfer and signed a four-year deal at Camp Nou.

The Catalans are still unable to sign the midfielder and the rest of their summer recruits due to their financial difficulties, even though the La Liga season is slated to begin this weekend.

According to recent reports from ESPN, the midfielder may elect to activate a clause that gives him the option to quit the club for free if they fail to register before Barca’s season-opening match against Rayo Vallecano.

The Liverpool Echo claims that this could be a good alternative for Klopp and would solve several issues without costing anything.

Given that the midfielder is only 25 years old, this would also be a long-term fix, and the German manager would eventually have Gini Wijnaldum’s replacement in his squad.