Liverpool, with the addition of midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, who are now indispensable to the team, has been strong since the opening round of the Premier League season.
The team’s ability to turn the game around from a disadvantage has also returned, and they are in contention with Arsenal and Manchester City for the championship.
However, there are concerns about the number of defensive midfielders. Despite the acquisition of Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo, Stefan Bajcetic has been struggling with poor health, and Thiago Alcántara has yet to even start a game.
During the summer transfer window, Liverpool tried to contact Fluminense midfielder Andre, but he refused to sell because of the Copa Libertadores. However, TeamTalk reported that Fulham, also in the Premier League, are absolutely confident of landing the midfielder.
The team does not expect anything to happen to overturn the situation from here, and it is likely that their first challenge in England will be waiting for them this winter. His combative style of play has the ability to captivate even the Anfield crowd, and he can compete for regular playing time at the bottom of midfield.
However, the preferred position is center back. Joel Matip is out for the season with a serious injury, and although Jurgen Klopp is not positive, he cannot rule out the possibility of urgent reinforcements in the final line.
There are also concerns that it will hamper the development of young players such as Bajcetic, and Liverpool’s enthusiasm for acquiring a defensive midfielder is diminishing by the day.
Will the Brazilian midfielder decide to move to Fulham in the January transfer window, as has been reported?