While the former was signed on a permanent five-year contract, the latter is currently on a loan deal until the end of the season (subject to international clearance), with an option to buy in the summer.
Both signings were made in light of Liverpool’s struggles with injury and the lack of defensive reinforcements within the club.
Ozan Kabak was given a glowing review by his former manager at Schalke 04, David Wagner, who also happens to be a close friend of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
Speaking about Wagner’s opinion of the Turkish youngster, Klopp told Liverpool’s club website:
The former Borussia Dortmund boss added:
Jurgen Klopp further praised the 20-year-old and acknowledged his desire to learn as much as possible on the biggest stage.
He also claimed that David Wagner believes Kabak has the potential to captain a team one day:
Liverpool will hope to make amends in the second half of the season
Liverpool have had their fair share of troubles this season, especially following the injury and subsequent unavailability of their key centre-back, Virgil van Dijk.
As a result of all their injury concerns, Liverpool currently find themselves in 3rd place on the Premier League table - 4 points adrift of league leaders Manchester City, who have played one lesser match.
With defensive reinforcements now acquired, manager Jurgen Klopp will hope his Liverpool side can put in spirited performances throughout the second half of the season as they try to defend their Premier League title.
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