Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers doesn't believe he needs to buy a new defender.
The Daily Mail says Rodgers has vowed to work his players harder on the training ground with set pieces a particular Achilles heel.
Liverpool's owners have always backed their manager but bringing in more players now would be considered an extra complication.
Rodgers is convinced Dejan Lovren can prove a key figure but the Croat is struggling to form a solid understanding with Martin Skrtel while Simon Mignolet's confidence in goal is fast diminishing.
For the big stories and the banter follow us on Twitter: @tribalfootball