"We are not talking with Woodgate. It is a rumour and the first I heard of it was in the newspapers. There is no interest in this player," he said.
"It is true we have injuries to defenders. Carra is injured and can't play for England. It's not a serious injury and he could be back for the Merseyside derby.
"Riise and Warnock are out for 10 to 15 days and Gabriel Paletta is injured after he had a kick on his knee."