Liverpool might just get another Thiago from the ‘world class’ £46m star
Jürgen Kloppand’s team might be better off choosing another route for their midfield. joshua-kimmich-thiago-alcantara-liverpool opinion Itand promise to say the least at Anfield this season as Jurgen Kloppand’s Liverpool put last year’s woes behind them and continue to put in convincing performances to lure silverware. campaign Klopp has won almost every trophy available since being appointed to Merseyside last year and while last year’s failure to qualify for the Champions League was a blow, it means the German can complete the spectrum with a Europa League victory. Liverpool topped their Europa League group and will host West Ham United in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals later this month. they are third in the Premier League, just two points behind leaders Arsenal. donyell-man-mohamed-salah-liverpool-opinion Related Liverpool could sign andquot;sizzlingandquot; Salah’s heir makes a £30m move The revival has facilitated a complete restructuring of the midfield, with a mass exodus from Anfield allowing Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo to take key roles – literally and figuratively. However, Liverpool still lack a specialist No.6 and Endo is hard-working and eager, but perhaps lacks the quality to really cement a starting spot. That’s why it seems that none other than Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich is ready to move… Liverpool Transfer News – Joshua Kimmich According to respected BILD reporter Christian Falk, Liverpool are among the European teams interested in signing Kimmich with the unbeaten Bundesliga champions. Falk claims that Klopp knows the German team and its strengths and would be more than happy to welcome him into the Liverpool fold, where his particular style would suit and#039; red joshua-kimmich-bayern-munich-arsenal-transfer-gossip-edu-arteta-lukas-podolski The 28-year-old forward is valued at £46m by Football Transfers and would be a great addition to Liverpool’s squad as they look to take the next step in their revival. Joshua Kimmichand#039; style of play Kimmich has been a key midfielder at the top of the European game for several years, signing for Bayern Stuttgart as a teenager in 2015 for an undisclosed fee. He went on to make 365 appearances for the Bavarian giants, scoring 40 goals and 100 assists and winning all the silverware, including the Champions League. According to FBref, Kimmich is in the top 4 of 6% of midfielders in assists, 7% of shots, 2% of assists and top 4 in Europe’s top 5 leagues over the past year. For 90% of progressive passes. It actually shows his heavenly glory in its spread; always on the ball and influencing the game, finding teammates in the danger zone and collecting direct passes. Simply sublime technically, with his determination and commitment on the pitch, Kimmich even led famous manager Jose Mourinho to lavish remarks on his abilities. Mourinho said: andquot;I see him as right, left, central, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10… he has the qualities to be anything! andquot;I think he seems to me very smart about football, very smart, he understands the moments of the games and he understands the differences in the positions and he understands what he has to do here and what he has to do there. I think he’s a phenomenal, absolutely phenomenal player.andquot; This season, Kimmich played 18 games in all leagues and collected six assists. He captained the team several times in his preferred defensive midfield position. According to Sofascore, the £375,000-a-week midfielder has made 10 starts in the German top flight this season. He completed 91% of his passes, averaging 2.6 tackles per game with 1.9 and 6.4 turnovers. usually simply by providing better leadership and inspiration to his teammates. joshua-kimmich-liverpool-transfer-news-statement-premier-league It is considered “world class” The former CEO of Bayern Munich Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who also noted his deep understanding of the game, “Kimmich is currently without a contract at the end of the 2024/25 season and while a renewal is certainly not out of the question, the outfit. circling like vultures and he may have to try his hand elsewhere. Why Liverpool might not sign Kimmich? The Germany international, now 82, is highly regarded and rightly regarded as the best in his position in the world, but Liverpool might be wise to recall the signing of Thiago Alcantara several years ago when considering whether to make a dent. Thiago, 32, signed for Liverpool from Bayern in 2020 for £25m. He arrived as one of the most sensational champions in Europe and has many great experiences in Germany and in his native Spain with Barcelona. Thiago Alcantara: Key Strengths Very strong strong Passing by dribbling Aerial battles The key works Fireplaces Abductions * Source: WhoScored To highlight his passing ability, he is in the top 5% of midfielders in passes and breakthrough passes, 8% in successful passes, 11% in tackles and 5% in interceptions per 90. Unfortunately, the £200,000-a-week’s skills have too often lacked brilliance and injuries have hampered his chances of influencing proceedings for any length of time; he has yet to appear on any matchday this season. Although Kimmich has more credibility – since 2015/16. has played more than 25 times in every Bundesliga campaign since 2011 – he will turn 30 at the end of next season and Klopp may wonder if a big fee will part the aging player. unlike the club and model it would make sense. When Andre Liverpool and#039; is on the radar, and a 30-year-old Endo already taking center stage might not be the best idea. Liverpool would be wise to invest in younger, more flexible options who can be nurtured and shaped under Kloppand’s tutelage, with Thiago even acting as a mentor until his contract expires in June. Subscribe to our newsletter! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive contractual notices from time to time; you can unsubscribe at any time. The link has been copied to the clipboard