The Liverpool defender forgotten admits he may have no choice but to leave in summer

One of Liverpool’s fringe players is considering quitting the team at the end of the current Premier League season, so Jurgen Klopp might not be the only one departing.

Sepp van den Berg, a defender for Liverpool, has acknowledged that his opportunities at Anfield have been restricted and that he could need to move on to other pastures the next season.

The 22-year-old centre back Van den Berg came to the Reds as a youth from PEC Zwolle. Jurgen Klopp gave him his Reds debut in the 2019–20 EFL Cup season. He played three times in the team’s journey to the quarterfinals and also made an appearance in the FA Cup that same season.

The Netherlands under-21 international has appeared on the substitute list in several Premier League games but has not actually entered the game. He has been sent out on loan multiple times, playing for Preston in the Championship and Schalke and Mainz in the Bundesliga.

This season, he has been a fixture in the Bundesliga, having recently netted the game-winning goal against Augsburg. Despite the fact that his contract with Liverpool expires in2026, he acknowledged that his future might be elsewhere.

Van den Berg said to Voetbal Nieuws, “If I go back to Liverpool, they might want me to stay” (via The Echo ). If it appears that I won’t be getting much playing time, I may decide to quit. Playing is incredibly essential to me.

“I didn’t think I would be starting next to Virgil [van Dijk}] last year. What my chances are going to be like next summer is still unknown to me. I believe that I’m doing well. I’m able to play at Liverpool. I’m competitive. However, starting over is not the same. It’s difficult to defeat [Ibrahima] Konate and Virgil. I anticipate difficulty.”

As Liverpool defeated Brentford 4-1 on Saturday, Van Dijk and Konate started as the starting centre back duo. Although Joel Matip has also started games in the middle, his future is uncertain due to a significant injury and an expiring contract.

After coming on at the half, Van den Berg’s countryman Cody Gakpo contributed a goal and an assist off the bench to help lead the team to victory. After the triumph, the former PSV player told club reporters, “I think we have to keep the feeling what we have at the moment and just build on that.”

“We have another crucial game coming up in the middle of the week, and there’s still another crucial game on the weekend. Only significant games will likely be announced going forward. We must maintain our focus and fitness and we need everyone.”

Manager Jurgen Klopp said that Darwin Nunez “felt something” before introducing Gakpo. As the Reds go ready for a league match against Luton and the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea, they will be worried about the health of the Uruguayan as well as Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota, both of whom were sidelined before halftime.