Reports suggest that Liverpool has been given the opportunity to sign Lutcharel Hertruida, who is currently on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig.
The team’s defensive lineup has been significantly affected by injuries, with all three right-side defenders currently unavailable. Conor Bradley has concluded his season, Jeremy Frimpong is expected to be out for a few weeks, and Joe Gomez is set to return to training shortly. Head coach Arne Slott, who is familiar with Geertruida from their time at Feyenoord, utilized midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai in his place during Liverpool’s recent 4-1 victory over Newcastle. Additionally, Wataru Endo stepped in for Frimpong when he was injured during the Champions League match against Qarabag earlier this week.
Geertruida, who has represented the Netherlands 19 times, primarily plays as a right-back but can also function as a center-back if necessary. The 25-year-old has made 17 appearances in the Premier League for Sunderland this season. His contract with RB Leipzig extends until 2029, and it will be interesting to see the terms Liverpool might propose for him.
Liverpool is contemplating a move for defender Lutcharel Hertruida, currently on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig. He played under Arne Slott at Feyenoord. @Fabrizio Romano
— Paul Joyce (@_pauljoyce) February 1, 2026
Fan Take: This potential signing is crucial for Liverpool, especially considering their current defensive struggles due to injuries. If they secure Geertruida, it could strengthen their backline and have significant implications for their season ambitions.
