According to a recent report by Calciomercato, Liverpool are among a whole host of clubs looking to secure the signature of Fabian Ruiz from Napoli. The same source has mentioned that the Reds will face stiff competition from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich in pursuit of the Serie A midfield ace.
Jurgen Klopp will get an ideal opportunity to take a closer look on Ruiz’s performance when the Merseysiders face off against the Naples outfit in the UEFA Champions League next Tuesday. Even if the reigning European champions decide to make a move for the Spanish playmaker, Carlo Ancelotti might not be too keen to part ways with his prized asset on the cheap.
Ruiz’s Impressive Spell At The San Paolo Stadium
The 23-year-old has enjoyed a rich vein of form for the Italian outfit after his move from Real Betis last summer. The Spaniard has scored seven goals and grabbed three assists in 42 appearances for Napoli thus far. However, he has made a slow start to this campaign, but with the matches coming thick and fast after the international break, Ruiz will get plenty of opportunities to net his first goal of this campaign in the coming weeks.
The Serie A rising star has also earned three international caps for Spain but is yet to open his goal-scoring account for his country.
What Will The Spanish Talent Bring To Merseyside?
Ruiz is currently one of the best midfielders in the Italian top-flight as he can score some important goals for his side. The 23-year-old is not afraid of the spotlight as he can perform under pressure even when the situation gets dire on the field.
The former Real Betis prospect is moderately paced, but his lack of speed doesn’t stop him from making some intelligent runs from midfield. He can also link up play well with others around him and is a potent goal-threat from long range. Ruiz can also put in a solid defensive shift at the centre of the park so that he can provide adequate cover to the backline. The Spaniard’s ability to influence the game at both ends of the pitch make him a complete midfielder.
Klopp will benefit from acquiring a talented midfielder like Ruiz as he has what it takes to become a future star in European football. However, the jury is still out on whether the Spanish international would be able to cope with the physical toll of English top-flight football.
