Liverpool have made some valuable acquisitions in the transfer market and many are of the opinion that the Reds are well placed to challenge for big trophies in the upcoming season. However, there are still some doubts over their defensive abilities and if latest reports are to be believed then they might make one last swoop before the transfer period ends. They are being linked with a move for Matthijs De Ligt who is one of the best upcoming defenders in the world of football.
At just 19, he has captained his side Ajax and before the transfer window started, some heavyweight clubs like Barcelona and Juventus were said to be interested in him. However, both of them have made other acquisitions and that leaves Liverpool with a glorious chance to solve their defensive frailties once and for all,
The signing of Virgil van Dijk has improved the side leaps and bounds and bringing in his countryman will really set them well on the defensive front for the next few years.
The 19-year-old is matured beyond his age and is valued at somewhere around £50-60m. Like Van Dijk, he is comfortable with the ball on his feet and his distribution skills set him apart. While defending, he reads the situations well and is often strong in his challenges whether it’s in the air or on the ground.
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Dejan Lovren has shown improvement but one feels that he is still prone to reckless errors every now and then. Joel Matip has struggled with injuries of late and that will be a cause of concern for Jurgen Klopp. Though the manager has indicated that the club is done with its transfer dealings, a late swoop for this Dutch international won’t hurt them in the long run.
