As a data analyst who's spent 34 years dissecting NBA efficiency and now obsessing over Premier League defense, I’m breaking down Liverpool’s latest center-back moves. With Konaté nearing contract talks and wide-eyed youth like Branthwaite on radar, this isn’t just gossip—it’s a tactical audit. Here’s what the numbers say about Gueye, Branthwaite, and why Liverpool might be playing chess while others play checkers.