In a recent interview (mentioned by The Coventry Telegraph), Coventry City full-back Sam McCallum addressed the on-going speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool and Leeds United when he said,
“It’s just in the background and until anything comes up I am just focused on Coventry.
“My head is not anywhere else at the moment. I just want to get minutes at Coventry.”
The English whizkid joined Coventry City from Herne Bay FC and has since caught the eye with a string of impressive performances from the left-back position.
McCallum’s Incredible Rise In League One
The Canterbury-born talent has enjoyed a majestic breakout year for the Sky Blues after putting in some eye-catching displays at the St. Andrews’ Stadium. His influence has been immense for Mark Robins’ side in recent weeks which was on evidence last Saturday when McCallum gave his team the lead in the first minute during the 1-1 draw with Milton Keynes Dons.
The 19-year-old has featured in 23 matches for the West Midlands outfit this term, scoring three goals while providing two assists across all competitions. He has averaged 1.3 tackles, 1.4 interceptions, 1.8 clearances, 0.9 key passes and 1.0 dribbles per game in the League One (stats via whoscored).
What Are The Coventry City Whizkid’s Best Attributes?
McCallum is a very quick and agile defender who can make driving runs with the ball down the left flank. The English starlet has matured a lot during this campaign and has improved his productivity in the final third. Furthermore, he has grown to be a capable defender at the back and is currently one of the first names in Mark Robins’ teamsheet.
Should Klopp Make A Move For The Sky Blues Full-Back?
It is no secret that Liverpool need to recruit a decent back-up for Andrew Robertson with James Milner currently filling in as a makeshift left-back when the Scotland international has been unavailable. However, Milner cannot be a long-term solution while Yasser Larouci is still too raw to be promoted to the first-team.
Hence, the Reds can benefit from acquiring an up-and-coming full-back like McCallum, who has the potential to be a world-class player in his position someday. All in all, Jurgen Klopp should orchestrate a deal to bring the Coventry City rising star to Merseyside next summer as he ticks all the right boxes of what he wants from a modern-day full-back.
