Based on data experts, FSG might purchase four clubs in order to collaborate with Liverpool FC.

Four clubs from various areas have been identified by analytics specialists as potential acquisition targets for Fenway Sports Group, as they seek to expand their partnership with Liverpool.

As part of their plan to diversify into the football industry, FSG has named Michael Edwards as their new CEO of Football.

Following Edwards’ hiring, the ownership group declared their intention to buy a different team, which should help Liverpool acquire players.

In light of this, sports tech startup Prospect, which uses AI to support professionals in the industry, has identified four teams that FSG may choose to pursue.

These are Dundee United (Scotland), Gil Vicente (Portugal), Toulouse (France), and KVC Westerlo (Belgium).

According to their analysis, FSG will probably use their next club to help Liverpool with:

Increased flexibility with work permits for loans and transfers is crucial.

Significant impact on tactical approach for the development of loan players

Significant: Expanding knowledge networks and scouting

As previously mentioned, the Premier League has partnerships with six teams in France, which is the highest number of any country. The other teams are from Saudi Arabia (five), Belgium (four), the USA (three), Brazil (two), India (two), Portugal (two), and Scotland (two).

Prospect ignores Saudi Arabia, the USA, Brazil, and India for a variety of geopolitical and economical reasons.

Liverpool is expected to concentrate on France, Belgium, Portugal, and Scotland, each of which has advantages and disadvantages.

It is stated that the following are reasonably priced to buy: Gil Vicente (£6.8m and £10.3m), Dundee United (£8.6m to £12.3m), Toulouse (£43m to £68.5m), and KVC Westerlo (£6m to £9.4m).

Additionally, Liverpool is expected to gain from them all in a variety of ways, including superior player exposure, access to new markets, and avoidance of work visa complications.

Prospect determined that Toulouse was the best team to buy, considering that RedBird Capital, FSG’s partners, already owned the Ligue 1 team and there have been rumours of a potential sale.

It should be noted, nevertheless, that considering Pedro Marques’ prior experience at Benfica, his selection as FSG’s new technical director for football may indicate a preference for the Portuguese market.

According to Prospect’s research, FSG may consider exploring markets in Sweden, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Denmark. The complete report is well worth reading.

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Following Man United’s error, Jurgen Klopp sent Jarell Quansah a message.

During Liverpool’s tie with Manchester United, Quansah committed a terrible mistake.

Bruno Fernandes scored from long range thanks to an assist from the centre back.

Young defender is urged by Klopp to “learn from it.”

Jarell Quansah made a mistake on Sunday that cost Liverpool the lead in their 2-2 draw with Manchester United, but Jurgen Klopp believes Quansah will learn from it.

After the 21-year-old misdirected Virgil van Dijk’s pass, the ball ended up at Bruno Fernandes’ feet. With a fantastic long-range shot, Fernandes caught Caiomhin Kelleher off guard and tied the score at one.

After Liverpool had showered down 15 attempts on Andre Onana’s goal, Fernandes’ effort was the home team’s first and represented a turning point in the encounter at Old Trafford.

Fortunately for Liverpool, they were able to salvage a late point after Kobbie Mainoo had given United the lead. With six minutes left, Mohamed Salah scored from the penalty spot after Harvey Elliott was ruled to have been fouled by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

After the game, Klopp spoke, quickly clearing Quansah of any responsibility for his error and emphasising instead how the young player grows from it and improves going forward.

“As a football player in the Premier League, and playing for Liverpool, I have the bad news it will not be the last mistake in his life, unfortunately,” Klopp stated.

“Life is like that. He handled it really well, in my opinion, and so did we. However, there was no social media when our heroes made these kinds of errors in the past, so perhaps he’s wise enough to turn that off.

We want to play build-up, maintain possession of the ball, and play football. While it’s not ideal, bigger errors are made in football. Bruno recognised the chance and seized it, and that is still the case.

“It just happens; there is no blame or criticism of any kind. The best thing that can happen is that he will learn from it.”

Liverpool’s failure to gain ground on Arsenal, who defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 on Saturday, resulted in the two teams drawing level on 71 points, one point clear of leaders Manchester City. Most importantly, Mikel Arteta’s team has three more goals than Klopp’s team and has a better goal differential of nine.