Liverpool is preparing to make a £42 million (€50 million) bid for Moises Caicedo after he claimed in 2021 that playing for Manchester United is his goal.
Last summer, the Ecuadorian was questioned for passing up Liverpool for Manchester United but based just on the Reds’ performance at Old Trafford, it would be a far more reasonable option.
Whereas Liverpool had previously been characterized as an enthusiastic, hungry, and hardworking side, it was Erik ten Hag’s United team that demonstrated more drive as they rightly defeated Jurgen Klopp’s men 2-1.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk were statuesque in defense and showed none of the desire to match United’s hereto unforeseen tempo.
If back-to-back draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace did not show Fenway Sports Group that this squad is crying out for improvement, the defeat to Manchester United should have.
A midfield injury crisis is ravaging Liverpool and, in fact, on the whole, Klopp is managing a full-blown squad crisis with 9 players injured.
The full list of Liverpool injuries and suspensions is as follows:
- Thiago Alcantara (Hamstring)
- Diogo Jota (Thigh)
- Joel Matip (Groin)
- Curtis Jones (Calf)
- Naby Keita (Unknown)
- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Hamstring)
- Ibrahima Konate (Knee)
- Caoimhin Kelleher (Uknown)
- Calvin Ramsay (Uknown)
- Darwin Nunez (Red card – 2 games remaining)
While there are injuries across the squad that is all affecting Liverpool in some way, the biggest impact is being seen in midfield.
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