Liverpool signed two center halves last summer in the form of Ragnar Klavan and Joel Matip to reinforce their back line.
The former Schalke defender has impressed in his debut season for the Reds but the Estonian star has been inconsistent. Not to forget, Dejan Lovren has been inconsistent as well for the Merseysiders since completing his move from the Saints.
Sakho has been sidelined by Klopp and therefore the German boss needs a new central defender this summer. Earlier in the day, we covered a report (via Mirror) claiming that Liverpool have agreed personal terms with €36million rated Burnley star Michael Keane.
The 24-year-old England international has so far played 8 PL games more than the Croatian this season and his stats are better as well. As per Squawka Matrix comparison Keane leads Lovren in four out of five key defensive areas.
- Defensive Errors
- Tackles Won
- Interceptions
- Errors Leading to Goal
- Blocks
So, if the former Manchester United star ends up moving to Anfield, expect him to oust Lovren from the starting XI and partner Joel Matip in the central defense.
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Here is how Liverpool will line up with Michael Keane.
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Klopp wants to buy Kean, Klopp wants to buy Van Dijk. That is alright. What will happen to Klavan, Lovren and Alberto? Is it not wise he put them all up for sale and use the proceeds from the three to still improve the defence? Can seven misfit children help the mother with the load?
Stupid Klopp, getting rid of Sakho & spending 36mill on Michael what a stupid move, you won’t be running my business.
Rafa sold Aba to RM for 6mill & bought Johnson for 18mill , wonder if these managers would do the same if they were spending their own money ?????
Spend money on v.dijik, D.COSTA, lacatze, hector and isco instead of wasting on avg players.
Since I started supporting Liverpool FC all the managers have been spending heavily on average players,please bring out money and buy quality players and win us some trophies, and make us happy as well