Liverpool are preparing a mega bid for a ‘sensational’ star who is like Konate
Liverpool look to go to the coast Premier League title at this time, however Arne SlottThe Reds will want to guard against any complacency as they head into what could be a sensational 2025.
Of course, it’s hard not to get carried away if you’re currently a fan of the Anfield giants, especially when you consider that the Dutchman has kept his side to just one defeat all season from 18 matches to place -se at the top of the classification. accumulate on a mammoth 45 points.
Still, January could see the former Feyenoord boss add more numbers to his super-confident squad in the hope that some fresh blood can see his top-flight side cross the line to an incredible first level triumph.
Liverpool prepare the play for a “sensational” defender.
According to reports from SpainLiverpool are reportedly lining up a mega move for the Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi this January to strengthen their options at the back.
Unfortunately for the Reds, personnel in the central positions are not plentiful at the moment, with Joe Gomez injured against West Ham United last time out, along with Ibrahima Konate staying on the sidelines
So a big-money move is now said to be in store for the Eagles captain, with a £65m bid heading to Palace shortly.
With the future of Virgil van Dijk also up in the air due to his contract running out, it is crucial that Liverpool start looking for more bodies at the heart of the defence, with Guehi looking to be the go-to man once again. linked with a move to Merseyside in August.
You might be ready for that quality step, having been tagged as a “sensational” by Palace chairman Steve Parish, in addition to his many similarities with Reds giant Konate.
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What Guehi could offer Liverpool
England centre-back Guehi deserves all the plaudits that have come his way since making the switch to south London, with his total appearances at Palace now stretching to 133 games.
In those matches, Guehi has shown his ability to be a reliable goalscorer coming from behind with seven goals next to his name, in addition to also being a raw force in the air with 5.5 duels won on average this season in the Premier League.
The in-demand 24-year-old is just a very complete presence with his composure on the ball, another standout attribute of his repertoire, shown in the clip above and his 44.2 accurate passes average per top-flight game so far this campaign.
Konate is much the same for the Slot men when he is at the top of his game, with the pair perhaps creating a commanding partnership if a move from Guehi is made in January.
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Guehi’s for the last year against Konate |
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Statistics – for 90 minutes |
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Pass attempt |
53.99 |
69.92 |
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% complete pass |
83.9% |
88.7% |
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Progressive passes |
4.43 |
3.93 |
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Progressive door |
0.56 |
0.67 |
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Shot creation actions |
1.16 |
0.89 |
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tackles |
1.58 |
1.48 |
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blogs |
1.54 |
1.00 |
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Authorizations |
4.43 |
3.82 |
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They won the antennas |
2.38 |
3.30 |
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Statistics for FBref |
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They are said to be similar players according to FBRefit’s clear to see where the parallels lie, but Guehi actually comes out on top in several different aspects of his game compared to the Frenchman, with more tackles and sacks recorded over the last year on average, as well as being a competent pin. from behind
While it would obviously be gut-wrenching to lose Van Dijk, Liverpool fans would certainly feel less upset about their superstar defender’s departure if a statement from Guehi materializes.
The move would cost Slot’s men a huge amount, but could be a worthwhile investment to further strengthen Liverpool’s defensive options ahead of a nervy title race.
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