Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has slammed the membership’s recruitment technique amidst their poor kind. He highlighted the strain gamers face at massive golf equipment after they step up from the likes of Bournemouth or Brentford.
The Merseysiders spent over £400 million in the summertime on new gamers after profitable the Premier League title final season. They signed the likes of Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez. Nonetheless, their kind this season has worsened.
The Merseysiders began the season with some slender wins however have now misplaced seven of their final 10 video games throughout competitions. They beat Aston Villa 2-0 within the Premier League and Actual Madrid within the Champions League. Nonetheless, they misplaced 3-0 in opposition to Manchester Metropolis earlier than the worldwide break.
Sharing his ideas on the Reds’ kind, Robbie Fowler stated on The Good, The Dangerous and The Soccer podcast:
“I bought requested earlier than the sport, ‘Are Liverpool out of just a little little bit of a rut?’ – and I believed do not be getting carried away. Okay, they beat Aston Villa, however for 45 minutes Liverpool weren’t nice, after which they beat Madrid. So it is solely 45 minutes in a league sport the place they’ve performed comparatively okay. I believe they’re out of the title (race).”
Fowler additionally slammed their recruitment technique, saying:
“Frimpong is the most important instance; he was introduced in as a Trent substitute, however he is a wing-back. And Kerkez, he was everybody’s favourite left again final 12 months. Once you’re enjoying for Liverpool or Man United, it is completely different enjoying for Bournemouth or Brentford, as a result of there’s extra strain.”
The Merseysiders signed Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for a reported price of £40 million.
Defender linked with Liverpool opens up about his future
Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano has been linked with an exit from Allianz Enviornment subsequent summer time following the expiration of his contract. The Frenchman has but to agree on a brand new cope with the Bavarian giants and has been linked with Actual Madrid and Liverpool for a possible free switch.
He just lately opened up about his future, saying:
“My agent is taking good care of it. We’ll make the appropriate choice. I’m receiving good recommendation. I’m targeted on this season and my objectives with the membership and the nationwide crew. I haven’t got the headspace for it. I am fully relaxed. I am underneath contract with FC Bayern. I’ve objectives. However I am very grateful when golf equipment are fascinated with me.”
Upcamecano joined Bayern Munich from RB Leipzig in 2021 and has made 167 appearances for them, recording 5 objectives and 10 assists.
Edited by Aditya Singh
