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Liverpool goalkeeper Dayot Upamecano is rumored to “still have a bug in him,” so the Reds should look elsewhere for a center-back signing, according to one expert.
Various reports have suggested that the Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp could enter the January market in search of a new defender. In fact, he has lost first-choice center-back pair Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez through injury.
That has left Joel Matip as the club’s only recognized senior player at the job. Fabinho, who is getting back in shape, can replace him, with Rhys Williams and Nathaniel Phillips waiting behind the scenes.
TEAMtalk understands that the free agent Daryl Janmaat is a player Liverpool are considering for cover. However, as for a more expensive and long-term addition, RB Leipzig’s Upamecano is reportedly on their radar as well.
However, according to commentator Ian Darke, the Reds should make a move for Kalidou Koulibaly.
“Well I’ve seen Upamecano quite a bit now and he’s an athlete and he’s powerful and he can get the ball out of defense,” Darke said. ESPN FC (Through the Daily express).
“But at the moment I think he still has [a mistake in him] And we saw it when Leipzig sent five goals to Manchester United in the second half.
“There was another mistake from him in the Champions League, I don’t remember who against the other night too. He is a very good player and will improve a lot when he is, say, 26 years old.
“But at the moment I still think he made a mistake. I think Koulibaly would be a better bet. Everyone in Europe knows that Liverpool need a central defender, so the price will skyrocket. “
Koulibaly was a summer target for Manchester City, who ultimately opted to recruit Ruben Dias from Benfica.
Liverpool urged not to trust Matip
Meanwhile, former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has expressed his opinion on the club’s situation.
Despite the fact that Matip is Klopp’s most important option, the expert believes the coach should still have concerns about the former Cameroonian international.
In fact, Matip doesn’t have the most flawless injury record since moving to Anfield.
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