According to Gary Neville, they would contend for the Premier League championship, If Liverpool had Arsenal 24-year-old
If they had Declan Rice or Rodri in midfield, Gary Neville believes Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool would ‘definitely’ contend for the Premier League championship.
It’s now possible for Manchester City to win the Premier League after they were defeated 1-0 by Arsenal on Sunday, the first time since 2018.
Neville questioned whether Liverpool has the necessary ‘defensive stability’ in the middle of the park to do so, as he told Sky Sports.
Liverpool, who appear to be much better than they did last season, is one of the teams hoping to challenge at the top again.
The Reds lost that dependable defensive thinker and performer in the middle of the field when Fabinho left in the summer, despite the fact that the Brazil star’s output had plummeted.
But there are two of the best number sixs in the Premier League in Declan Rice and Rodri, who was suspended for yesterday’s game.
Neville expressed concern about the impact those two players would have on a team like Liverpool and their chances of winning the championship.
At Liverpool, Rodri and Declan Rice.
Neville declared, “The midfield is attacking.
“Has it got the defensive stability of what we’ve seen here today when Rodri comes back in (for Manchester City) and then when you see Rice, Partey, and Jorginho (for Arsenal)?
If Rodri or Declan Rice were to play in Liverpool’s holding midfield position, I believe the Reds would be in the title race.
“I’m unsure if they have enough strength, defense, or power in the middle of the field.
Although I don’t think Liverpool would quite make it, they are undoubtedly in the running thanks to the manager. He is extraordinary
one of the very best.
Liverpool to compete for the Premier League title?
Before Manchester City and Arsenal could square off, Jurgen Klopp’s team suffered a defeat at consistently impressive Brighton.
From a defensive standpoint, Liverpool once again shot themselves in the foot; therefore, Neville’s question that they would be competing for that first spot with a Rice or Rodri is answered from that standpoint.
In March, it’s all about getting a seat at the head table. If Liverpool is seated at that table, their attack, manager, and someone like Mohamed Salah will make them very dangerous indeed.
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Klopp digging: Liverpool must consent to a £52 million+ fee to secure signing
Due to Salah’s uncertain future, Liverpool has been linked with a number of right wingers, with Donyell Malen being the most recent name to surface.
The Dutch international has long been a favorite of Jurgen Klopp, who is now reportedly working hard to sign him, according to Sport Bild.
The reputable news source states that Liverpool and Klopp want to sign the Dortmund star but will need to agree to a fee of over £52 million (60 million euros) to close the deal.
Malen is a gifted player who can play in a variety of offensive positions with success, but he has primarily excelled on the right flank.
The former PSV Eindhoven playmaker made 22 starts for BvB in the Bundesliga last year and directly assisted 16 goals (9 goals and 7 assists).
The 24-year-old has made 7 starts across all competitions so far this season, scoring 4 goals and dishing out 2 assists.
Malen has so far amassed 22 caps for the Oranje, but last year’s World Cup team did not include him.
According to Sport Bild, Klopp would prefer the Netherlands winger as a backup to Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah.
Legendary players like Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, and former captain Jordan Henderson have been replaced by the Reds.
They must sign a top-tier player to replace Salah as soon as possible.
Should Liverpool agree to a price of more than £52 million to sign Donyell Malen?
Is he qualified to replace the Egyptian, in your opinion
