Liverpool cannot afford to lose out on a second highly sought-after midfielder.
Liverpool’s transfer window has been turbulent, demoralizing, and disjointed, which has been made worse by their inability to sign either Romeo Lavia or Moises Caicedo, who both chose to go with Chelsea.
Wataru Endo, a defensive cover in the midfield, was acquired by Jurgen Klopp from Stuttgart for £16.2 million in addition to the excellent duo of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Even if Cheick Doucoure is still said to be moving to Anfield, the German coach is still on the hunt for another costly signing to make up for the club’s initial concerns.
Football Insider claims that the Merseyside club is eager to add the titan from Crystal Palace to its roster after Endo’s arrival.
This source broke the story of the Reds’ interest in Doucoure last month as they got ready for the unanticipated loss of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.
After failing to land other prominent targets, Liverpool’s transfer plan has now taken an unusual turn, but Doucoure would be an incredible chance for atonement.
It is believed that before considering any potential departures, Palace will want bids of roughly £70 million.
The 23-year-old only signed a £21 million agreement to join the Eagles last summer, but he has already made a name for himself as one of the team’s most crucial and key players.
“We are extremely confident that Cheick will adapt seamlessly to the rigors of the Premier League and that he will contribute positively to the squad,” chairman Steve Parish remarked upon Cheick’s arrival.
Doucoure has emphatically refuted the 58-year-old’s courageous remarks in just one year thanks to his fantastic consistency and effortless adjustment to English football.
The 12-cap international played in 34 top-flight games last year, averaging the most tackles (2.3) and interceptions (1.6) per game among the team to highlight his constant support of the defensive effort. His strong score for the second category places him with his positional contemporaries in the top 6% in the top five leagues in Europe.
The ability of the £60k per week man to safeguard and screen the defense, combined with a
Manager Roy Hodgson is a huge fan of the team’s tenacious defensive dynamic.
Hodgson remarked, “He has been very influential.” He is one of those players who occupies a spot that acts as a sort of fulcrum for both attacking and defending midfield action.
He is influential because of his “positional sense, ability to read the game, technical ability, and the fact that he gets around the field so well.”
A player with this exacting defensive acumen and discipline might be a vital asset in enabling Szoboszlai to reach its full potential.
Even if the Hungarian had to play a little bit deeper to make up for Mac Allister being used as the lone pivot in just two games, he has already demonstrated a wide range of skill and technique.
The £60 million maestro recorded 90 touches, 93% pass accuracy, four accurate long balls, three successful dribbles, and five ground duels in yesterday’s match against Bournemouth.
It was a brilliantly accomplished midfield display, and if given more leeway due to Doucoure’s positional sternness, Szoboszlai can soar to astoundingly new heights in Klopp’s fluid squad.
Alisson Becker, the goalkeeper for Liverpool, came dangerously close to costing his club a goal just moments after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s error saw the Reds fall behind 1-0.
On Saturday afternoon, Jurgen Klopp’s team met Bournemouth at Anfield in their opening home Premier League matchup.
Liverpool would have expected a quick start against the Cherries after drawing 1-1 away at Chelsea in their first game, but the reverse occurred.
Jaidon Anthony actually had the ball in the net shortly after the game began due to a mix-up between Alisson and Alexander-Arnold, but fortunately the offside flag called the goal out.
The English right-back was robbed of the ball on the edge of his own box, however, just three minutes into the game. This was a bit of a howler from the player when popping up.
It had a poor beginning and almost got worse. In fact, only five minutes later, goalkeeper Alisson received the ball inside his own box, took a horrible touch, lost the ball, surged out, and committed a foul, but only received a yellow card instead of being sent out.
Naturally, the goalkeeper received harsh criticism online. The following responses from media professionals and fans are harsh…
