Liverpool finally have the perfect alternative to Roberto Firmino
Wolves’ signing of Diogo Jota in the summer transfer window has given Liverpool extra depth in the attacking third but it’s a signing in January that has now proven to be the perfect alternative to Roberto Firmino.
Firmino has become a near-indispensable figure for the Reds in recent years, but Takumi Minamino has now proven that he can replace and compete with the Brazilian striker if necessary.
Minamino, who came to Anfield from Red Bull Salzburg in January, has skills similar to Firmino and shows press numbers comparable to the Brazilian.
Liverpool won’t want to remember the 7-2 loss to Aston Villa before the international break, but Minamino showed during the game that he can play the same role that Firmino has embraced.
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Naby Keita’s development shows that Liverpool are preparing for the midfielder’s exit
Liverpool started the 2020/21 season in strong attacking form, with Naby Keita impressing for the Premier League champions in the first few weeks of the season.
Keita has struggled for form and fitness since arriving at Anfield from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2018, but finally feels comfortable in his new environment and is taking a position in central midfield of Liverpool.
Competition in this area of the field is fierce, but Keita’s development shows Liverpool are preparing for Georginio Wijnaldum’s exit, with the Dutchman contracted out at the end of the season Liverpoolfc.com Mark Wakefield vom Podcast.
“Keita is becoming almost a Gini Wijnaldum-style player and I think that might be intentional.” he said. “Klopp could be well prepared for Wijnaldum to leave next year, which is becoming more and more likely.
“Keita becomes the Wijnaldum prodigy and does this defensive side. Gradually we could see Wijnaldum running out. So when it is free, the loss is not so great. ”
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Liverpool injury updates ahead of the Merseyside Derby
After a humiliating 7-2 loss to Aston Villa before the international break, Liverpool will try to get back on the road to winning ways in Saturday’s Merseyside derby against Everton.
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However, the Premier League champions have a number of injury concerns. The ECHOs Peter Harris worked through each of these issues before a seasonal battle against the blues could emerge.
Jordan Henderson missed the first few weeks of the new season with a knee injury but played 66 minutes for England in the Nations League win against Belgium and will be available against Everton.
Joel Matip is another player who could make it back to the derby in time, but the Reds will have goalkeeper Alisson Becker for a few more weeks. Thiago Alcantara, Naby Keita and Sadio Mane will miss the derby after testing positive for Covid-19.
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