Football is a game that can be compared to the various aspects of life and uncanny parallels can be drawn. Take The Normal One or Jurgen Klopp as we know him, for example. The ferocious Liverpool football team coach could do with a few more dimensions to his team.
Ever since his early days at Borussia Dortmund, Klopp has been known for his heavy metal style of football. A certain attacking finesse complimented by an aggressive-minded team that can go on scoring goals and pass the ball around dangerously with a positive flair all day long.
His Borussia team surprised everyone in Europe and his reputation preceded the German. It earned him a move to Liverpool where he brought in a similar mentality; aggression and a will to attack relentlessly.
He brought in players who suited his style of play and carefully moulded the ones already in the team to form an attacking team which can tenaciously break down rigid defences. His game was pleasing to the eye and earned him a certain name as the manager who will look to attack you regardless of the scoreline. And Liverpool did exactly that.
The focus was always kept on attack and the players from midfield to forward line excelled on the ball. Dispatching teams on their good days was a task they could do in their sleep. As the bar of excellence raised itself higher and higher in Liverpool’s attack, the price was paid by players who failed to adjust to Klopp’s style of football.
One particular player, who has been completely frozen out from the Liverpool first team is Lazar Markovic. Markovic came to Liverpool prior to the arrival of Klopp as a £20 million signing. His spell at Anfield has failed spectacularly. He has only made 34 appearances for the club in almost four years. The winger who can also play as a forward last played for the first team back in May 2015.
The 23-year old does not have the game to adjust to Klopp’s style of play and is now reportedly on his way out of the club. Russian side Locomotive Moscow is ready to offer the Serbian sanctuary by taking him away. Markovic’s departure would mark the end of a really bad spell for the player in England that saw him go away on loan to Sporting Lisbon and Hull City.
Negotiations are believed to be ongoing over the nature of transfer with Liverpool preferring a permanent move rather than a loan move but the Reds will have to set their asking price accordingly for a player they have not used in almost three years.
