In a recent report, Het Nieuwsblad has mentioned that Liverpool have identified Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans as one of the options to replace Georginio Wijnaldum, whose contract at Anfield runs out at the end of next month (via Het Nieuwsblad).
Tielemans’ Impressive Form At The King Power Stadium This Season
Tielemans has experienced a brilliant season at the King Power Stadium as he has caught the eye by producing a run of influential displays at the heart of Brendan Rodgers’ defence. The 24-year-old has netted nine goals and provided six assists in 51 matches this term across all competitions.
The Belgian midfield ace deserves a lot of credit for averaging 2.3 tackles, 1.2 interceptions, 1.3 shots, 1.3 key passes and 1.1 dribbles per game in the Premier League this season. Tielemans has even been tidy when distributing the ball out from the back, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 81.7% in the English top-flight (stats via whoscored).
The former Anderlecht youngster’s contributions in midfield have helped Leicester win the FA Cup this season. Hence, he will come to Anfield in good form and with a lot of confidence if Jurgen Klopp can find a way to get a deal done for him in this off-season.
Will Tielemans Be A Good Choice For The Reds This Summer?
Tielemans has decent pace in his locker and can make some energetic runs towards the opposition half. He can also strike the ball with power and accuracy from long range as proven by his goal against Chelsea in the FA Cup final win at Wembley Stadium earlier this month. Tielamans can also get stuck in with some crunching tackles to earn possession back for his side.
The Belgian midfield ace can keep possession ticking at the centre of the park, similar to how Wijnaldum operates at Liverpool. Hence, he could be a perfect successor to the Dutch international at the Merseyside club in the coming seasons. Furthermore, his ability to influence the game in both halves makes him a decent option for Klopp to rely on in the upcoming Premier League campaign.
At 24, Tielemans is about to enter his prime, so he might grow into a world-class midfielder under the expert stewardship of Klopp as long as he continues to improve his game with each year. All in all, the Foxes star will be a great choice for Liverpool to consider ahead of the new season as he will enhance the quality of their midfield department and has got the mentality to be a success story at Anfield in the future.
