Weakened by the departure of Philippe Coutinho in Barcelona, the Reds will probably seek to replace their former number 10 this winter. FF has some suggestions for the management of Liverpool.
Thomas Lemar.
Already chased by Liverpool last summer, the Monegasque may have the profile most similar to Philippe Coutinho among possible recruits for the Reds. Unlike the Brazilian, Thomas Lemar is left-handed, but can play as a playmaker, on the left wing or in a midfielder. Skillful at guiding the game, launching Jurgen Klopp's offensive arrows and serving his partners on set-pieces, the former Caen has a near perfect resume for the job. Better perhaps, too, agree to sign a big check this month rather than risk its price (and pretenders) explode after the World Cup ...
Hakim Ziach
If he is not (yet) a reference in European football, the Moroccan international is the leader of Ajax Amsterdam for a season and a half, having shone at FC Twente between 2014 and 2016. Bet on Hakim Ziyech could seem risky at first, but the player seems ready to cross a course. Technician, excellent smuggler, complete organizer, efficient in the zone of truth, Ziyech possesses, at twenty-four, a huge potential, added to a maturity and an already very respectable experience. Exactly seven years ago, Liverpool had fallen for a talent from Ajax, and was not disappointed with the investment (26.5 million euros at the time). It was a certain Luis Suarez.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Les transferts entre les deux plus grands rivaux d'Angleterre étant historiquement proscits, il n'y a quasiment aucune chance de voir Henrikh Mkhitaryan passer directement de Manchester United à Liverpool. D'autant que les deux clubs sont en concurrence directe au classement de Premier League. Pourtant, le milieu de terrain arménien est placardisé par José Mourinho, et apporterait certainement une vraie plus-value au collectif des Reds. Passé sous les ordres de Jürgen Klopp entre 2013 et 2015 au Borussia Dortmund, l'ancien joueur du Chakhtior Donetsk y avait délivré un football délicieux dans le style pratiqué aujourd'hui par Liverpool. Mkhitaryan semble fait pour jouer dans une équipe dirigée par Klopp, à tel point que voir les deux hommes réunis serait presque une garantie de succès...