Fabio Carvalho could return after seeing his opportunities limited at RB Leipzig Credit: Getty

Nat Phillips has made seven appearances for Celtic Credit: Kenny Ramsay

Rhys Williams could end his loan spell at Aberdeen prematurelyCredit: PA

Liverpool were also dealt a blow earlier this month with the injury to Joel Matip, who is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

To combat his absence the Reds are planning to recall Rhys Williams from his loan at Aberdeen, report the Daily Mail.

Williams has failed to make an appearance since joining the Dons but has played for Liverpool 19 times.

The youngster would be behind Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah in the pecking order, with the Reds also not ruling out signing a centre-back in January.

Nat Phillips is another defender who could be brought back to Anfield from his loan spell at Celtic.

The centre-back has had three loan spells away from the club and has made seven appearances for the Hoops.

Liverpool could also recall Fabio Carvalho from his uninspiring loan spell at RB Leipzig.

The youngster was expected to kick on in the Bundesliga but has been limited to just 13 appearances – and only two starts.

Carvalho played a more prominent role under Klopp last season, scoring three goals in 21 games for Liverpool.

Liverpool have a number of targets in mind for January including Middlesbrough youngster Hayden Hackney, who has impressed in midfield this season.