Evening Headlines: Liverpool must wait and watch before it can’start talking’ about a transfer in January, but Jurgen Klopp has just had a thrilling peek of what may be in store.
In spite of the difficult schedule they were given, Liverpool has gotten off to a solid start in the new Premier League season, maybe exceeding expectations in the process.
The Reds started the new season with a draw away at Chelsea, which was unconvincing but still a creditable result. This came after the team finished in fifth place in the previous season, which was a huge source of disappointment.
Since then, however, they have won three games in a row, prevailing against Bournemouth and Newcastle United despite falling behind in both contests and being reduced to 10 players in each, and then delivering their best performance to date against Aston Villa in their most recent game, which resulted in a 3-0 victory.
As a result of this return of 10 points out of a possible 12, Liverpool was in third place going into the international break. However, after doing well against three teams that were projected to qualify for Europe, the question now is whether or not Liverpool will be able to hoard up points against the weaker competition.
The team’s inability to win away from home against seven of the lowest 10 clubs in the league last year was a major weakness, as evidenced by the fact that it suffered defeat at the hands of three of those teams.
In this sense, Saturday’s trip to Wolves, which is now in 15th place with only three points on the board, presents a vital opportunity to put its credentials to the test.
The “green light” to make a deal has been given to Liverpool, but the club must now play the waiting game.
Although Liverpool has been given permission to pursue a transfer for Fluminense midfielder André in January, the final outcome of any potential deal is contingent on a number of different conditions.
In an interview with ESPN Brasil, club president Mario Bittencourt stated that he had informed Liverpool official Billy Hogan that he was ready to’start talking’ about a move for the 22-year-old in January. Bittencourt is now representing the player.
However, Liverpool will first need to evaluate the performance of summer signing Wataru End as the club’s number six, along with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch, two other new players who have distinct playing styles but might possibly play a role in defensive midfield.