Stefan Bajectic is very important at Liverpool.
Liverpool believe they have a ‘special’ midfielder alongside new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
The Reds are set to make Szoboszlai their second signing of the summer after activating the RB Leipzig player’s £60m release clause.
Szoboszlai flew to Merseyside for a medical on Saturday and will sign a long-term contract in the next part of Jurgen Klopp’s midfield makeover. It follows the capture of Mac Allister from Brighton for £35m rising to £55m.
But with Liverpool having the potential to sign more midfielders – notably Khephren Thuram and Romeo Lavia – they also believe they already have the best talent on their hands.
The Daily Mail report that club officials see youngster Stefan Bacjetic as a ‘special’ player.
The 18-year-old left a lasting impression in his 19 first-team appearances last season. A win at Aston Villa made him the third youngest player to score for Liverpool in the Premier League.
Former Celta Vigo youngster Bajcetic signed a new contract in January and is considered to be one of the club’s biggest talents.
The teenager showed excellent composure and possession control in every game he played and was also one of the team’s best ball winners during his time with the club. ‘crew.
Unfortunately, the Spain U19 international’s season was cut short in March due to injury otherwise he would have made several more appearances. But he can expect to strengthen his record in the 2023/24 season, despite the influx of new qualities into midfield.
Bajcetic – who can play as both a number 6 and a number 8 – should get plenty of Europa League minutes when Liverpool return to second place in Europe.
He is also hoping for frequent Premier League commitments as Klopp’s side look to improve on a disappointing season last time out.
The German coach showered Bajcetic with praise for his footballing intelligence in February. He said: “A great player. He’s a pleasure to work with. The mix of Serbia and Spain is good for his football.
He’s a smart kid.” Interesting that his father and Thiago’s father played together. Thiago took him under his wing. An absolute delight.”
Mohamed Salah also impressed his junior team-mate following their Merseyside derby defeat to Everton at Anfield in February.
The Egyptian told Sky Sports: “He’s a great player and a person, always trying to work hard. Since he started playing for us he’s been without a doubt our best player, hopefully he keeps that faith and continues.” .
Bajcetic replied: “Mo Salah is probably one of the greatest ever players in Liverpool’s history, so it’s great to hear that from a legend.
It’s crazy, I played with the under 18s a year ago and now I play at Anfield and it happened within a year and I’m really enjoying it.”
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