Liverpool will not be loaning young defender Rhys Williams in the January transfer window.

The Reds had been thinking about giving the youngster a chance to get regular football.

However, injuries to key central defenders mean they are very light in that area of the pitch.

Williams has impressed in recent matches next to Fabinho in the heart of defence.

According to The Scottish Sun, Middlesbrough wanted Williams on loan.

But Klopp has decided to keep Williams in the first team squad for the rest of the season.