Liverpool look to move towards Premier League title at this time, but Arne SlottThe Reds will want to guard against any complacency seeping into what could be a sensational 2025.
Of course, it’s hard not to get carried away if you’re a current fan of the Anfield giants, especially when you consider that the Dutchman has guided his side to just one defeat all season in 18 clashes to sit pretty high on the table. pile on the mammoth 45 points.
However, come January, the former Feyenoord boss could add a few more numbers to his super-confident group in the hope that some fresh blood will take his top-flight side further over the line to an improbable top-flight triumph.
Liverpool are preparing a move for the “sensational” defender
According to reports from SpainLiverpool are reportedly preparing a mega move for the Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi this January to bolster their options at the back.
Unfortunately for the Reds, personnel in the centre-back positions are not plentiful at the moment, with Joe Gomez coming off injured against West Ham United last time out, alongside Ibrahim Konata staying aside.
So a big-money move is now said to be in the offing for the Eagles captain, with a £65million bid reportedly imminent for Palace.
With the future Virgil Van Dijk also up in the air with his contract expiring, it is crucial that Liverpool start looking for more bodies in the heart of defence, with Guehi looking to be their go-to man again after being linked with a move to Merseyside back in August.
It could be ready for this leap in quality, after once being labeled as “sensational” by Palace chairman Steve Parish, on top of his many similarities to Reds colossus Konate.
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What Guehi could offer Liverpool
England centre-back Guehi has deserved all the plaudits that have come his way since his move to South London, with his Palace appearances tally now stretching to 133 games.
In these clashes, Guehi showed his ability as a reliable scorer coming from the back with seven goals in addition to his name, in addition to being a brute force in the air with 5.5 duels won on average this season in the Premier League.
The in-demand 24-year-old is just a very well-rounded presence with his composure on the ball another prominent attribute in his repertoire, shown in the clip above and in his 44.2 correct passes on average per Premier League game this campaign to date.
Konate is much the same for Slott’s men when he is at the top of his game with the pair possibly forming an imposing partnership if a move for Guehi happens in January.
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Guehi is against Konate during the last year |
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Statistics – per 90 min |
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Passes attempted |
53.99 |
69.92 |
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% of success |
83.9% |
88.7% |
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Progressive additions |
4.43 |
3.93 |
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Progressive mounts |
0.56 |
0.67 |
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Actions to create a shot |
1.16 |
0.89 |
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Solving |
1.58 |
1.48 |
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Blocks |
1.54 |
1.00 |
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Move apart |
4.43 |
3.82 |
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Airports won |
2.38 |
3.30 |
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Statistics FBref |
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They are said to be similar players according to FBRefit’s clear to see where the parallels lie, but Guehi has actually been the best in different aspects of his game compared to the Frenchman, with more tackles and clearances registered over the past year on average, as well as being a competent passer out the back.
While it would obviously be disheartening to lose Van Dijk, Liverpool fans would surely feel less aggrieved by the departure of their superstar defender if Guehi’s statement materializes.
The move would cost Sloto’s men a huge sum, but could prove a worthwhile investment in further strengthening Liverpool’s defensive options ahead of a nervy title clash.
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