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He's the one, Jurgen Klopp favourite will solve Liverpool's midfield
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He's the one, Jurgen Klopp favourite will solve Liverpool's midfield
A Jurgen Klopp favourite is the man to solve Liverpool 's midfield.
Let's be honest, if you asked a Reds fan right now about where they would like further reinforcements in the current squad, they would say a midfielder.
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It's of the utmost urgency because the midfield is really out of whack right now. Andoni Iraola has built a team that needs to press effectively, and needs to be able to control the middle of the park.
Right now, Iraola doesn't have anyone in the squad capable of doing this effectively together. The key word here is together, because individually Liverpool could make this midfield work.
The only way that would happen though is if Liverpool brought in a midfielder who could compliment what they already have.
Liverpool's tricky midfield situation
One of the reasons why Iraola has not been able to get a tune out of his players is because the midfield lacks balance. Primarily due to the fact that Iraola has too many players of a similar profile.
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Dominik Szoboszlai wants to press and harass the opposition. He's perfectly suited to Iraola's system if the Spaniard has a player who sits back and will involve himself in the build-up, playing from deep.
But Ryan Gravenberch isn't that type of midfielder. He's someone who likes to carry the ball and not sit.
Alexis Mac Allister is more suited to that role but even he isn't perfect. The ideal player is probably Trey Nyoni , but the question mark is whether or not he is ready.
For that, the Reds may have a temporary solution.
Why Jurgen Klopp favourite Vitaly Janelt could fix Liverpool
For the first time, the former Reds manager has picked his Germany senior squad. Among the surprising players on the list, was Janelt.
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The Brentford midfielder has earned his first call-up to the national team, and it's well deserved.
Janelt has not only covered the third most distances (58.8 km) in the Premier League so far this season, he also ranks in fifth place for interceptions (3.20 per 90 minutes).
He's perfect for a high-intensity style of play, which is why Klopp called him up, and which is why Janelt can also solve Liverpool's midfield issues.
Iraola wants to play a similar style and Klopp's new favourite fits into his philosophy. Janelt is 28-years-old, he doesn't block the pathway for Nyoni - but merely ensures the youngster has time to get himself ready rather than being rushed too early to make his breakthrough.
He's the perfect option for the Reds.
