Liverpool is now looking ahead to its upcoming clash with Aston Villa, as Jürgen Klopp aims to secure a third Premier League win of the 2023/24 season.
Wins against Bournemouth and Newcastle United, as well as a solid draw away at Stamford Bridge, have propelled the Reds into fourth place. A coveted spot which Klopp and his men will be eager to maintain throughout the campaign, after slipping out of the Champions League places last season.
As a result, Liverpool will be participating in the Europa League this season, potentially meaning an increased amount of games for an already small squad. The Premier League could get an additional qualifying spot for the continent’s elite competition this season, but that comes too late to be of much comfort for Klopp.
As already discovered with the injury to Ibrahima Konaté and the suspension to Virgil van Dijk following his red card against Newcastle, Klopp is in desperate need of reinforcements before the close of the transfer window on September 1.
Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch and Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat have been mooted as possible midfield signings, while Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hancapié could be a viable option to bolster the left-hand-side of defense given the lack of depth.
With games and transfer rumors coming thick and fast, it might be difficult to keep up with all the latest Liverpool news. Here are the two Liverpool.com stories from today that you shouldn’t miss.
Dream Liverpool transfer finale
As we enter the final few days of the summer transfer window, it is impossible to rule out further incomings for the Reds prior to Friday’s deadline.
Both the midfield and defense are in need of new additions, in order to act as a clear and reliable foundation for the thriving Liverpool attackers ahead of them.
According to the Independent, Liverpool could now turn to recently relegated Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi. The Foxes are reportedly ‘willing to do business’ before the close of the window — and that could unlock Klopp’s favored formation from his Borussia Dortmund days.
Darwin Núñez sends Jürgen Klopp message
Liverpool made the eye-watering decision to part ways with up to $108m (£85m/€99m) in order to bring former Benfica striker Darwin Núñez to the club last summer.
Despite enjoying a stunning previous campaign with Benfica, the Uruguayan failed to set the Premier League alight in his first season at Anfield. The player — much to his misfortune — was constantly compared to Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland, due to the fact they were signed at the same time and for huge fees.
With nine goals and a further three assists, Núñez finished his first season in Red looking uncomfortable at Anfield. That was mostly due to the way in which Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp utilized him, forcing him to perform like former fan favorites Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mané while dropping deep or shifting wide.
However, following his brief but emphatic cameo appearance against Newcastle United last weekend, the player has clearly shown his boss how to use him going forward. It draws remarkable similarities to the way Pep Guardiola uses Haaland for Manchester City.
