In a recent report, Calciomercato claimed that Liverpool are set to rival Manchester City for Napoli playmaker Piotr Zielinski this summer. It is understood that the Reds have entered the race to secure the Poland attacking midfielder’s services as Jurgen Klopp is a big admirer of his talents (via Calciomercato).
Zielinski’s Incredible Form In Italian Football
Zielinski enjoyed a sensational campaign at Naples as he managed to establish himself as a productive presence in the opposition half. The Poland international made 47 appearances for the Italian giants last season, netting ten goals and grabbing 13 assists on all fronts.
The 27-year-old gave a good account of himself in the final third after he averaged 1.7 shots, 1.6 key passes and 1.6 dribbles per game in Serie A last season. He even distributed possession relatively well in the opponent’s half, as evidenced by his pass success rate of 85.9% in the Italian top tier (stats via whoscored).
The Polish sensation has taken great strides towards improving his productivity in the attacking end of the field. Hence, it is no surprise that both Liverpool and Man City are showing interest in recruiting him during this summer transfer window.
Is Zielinski The Right Choice For Liverpool This Summer?
Zielinski has decent pace under his belt and can pull off a few quick sprints with the ball in the final third. He has added plenty of goals and assists to his game this season which goes to show just how important of a player he has become for Napoli over the past 12 months.
The 63-time Poland international has a wide range of passes in his locker and can set up some meaningful openings for others around him. At 27, he is currently playing at the top of his game, so the Reds can expect to make the most of his talents if they manage to land him in this off-season. A world-class man-manager like Jurgen Klopp would be the perfect candidate to get the best out of the Napoli star in the coming seasons.
Zielinski will undoubtedly enhance the quality of Liverpool’s midfield department as he will bring plenty of goals and creativity to Anfield. He could offer some serious competition for Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita, Curtis Jones and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for a regular starting place at the Merseyside club next season.
Furthermore, he could serve as a decent replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum as he has the Dutch midfielder’s hunger and determination to help the Reds win even more trophies over the next few years. With all things considered, Zielinski will be an excellent choice for Liverpool to consider before the start of the new season.
