The Italian arrived at Anfield for £7million back in
July from Udinese on a four year deal and was widely viewed as a
direct placement for John Arne Riise.
Dossena has gone on to make seven starts for the Reds in
the Premier League and was part of the Liverpool side that lost
their unbeaten record yesterday, going down 2-1 to Tottenham at
White Hart Lane.
Yet despite helping his side to the summit of the Premier
League, the News of the World reports that Benitez has
been unimpressed with Dossena’s form.
The paper goes on to claim that as Benitez is also working
under financial constraints at Anfield and knows that he must sell
players before he can bring new signings in, Dossena is one of
those he may be willing to allow to leave.
Dossena, 27, made his debut for Liverpool against Standard Liege
in a qualifying game for the Champions League and has gone to
become a regular in Benitez’s side.
The left back also have five international caps for Italy and
should he be made available he is likely to interest a number of
clubs in both the Premier League and Serie A.
Whilst it would seem unlikely that Benitez would sell a player
so quickly after signing he does have cover in the shape of Fabio
Aurelio and Alvaro Arbeloa who has played in a number of positions
along the back four.