Xabi Alonso is rumored to be taking over at Anfield next season as Jurgen Klopp’s successor. The Bayer Leverkusen side remains undefeated and recently won a dominant game against Bayern Munich by three goals to one.
In this match, Liverpool seemed to check the growth of their squad for the upcoming season.
The Mirror reported that Liverpool sent a scouting team to check the performances of 20-year-old midfielder Florian Wirtz and 22-year-old defender Piero Hincapié, who are both playing for the club.
The young attacking midfielder of the German national team, who has scored 8 goals and provided 15 assists in 29 games so far, is a midfielder who can also score goals and lead the attack. He is also an attractive last-passer near the penalty area, and can be a key player in breaking down opposing defenses.
If Xabi Alonso were to take over, he would certainly request the acquisition of the German midfielder, and he has the potential to be a key player in the team’s new era.
Meanwhile, the 22-year-old Ecuadorian center back was frequently rumored to be of interest to Liverpool during last summer’s transfer window. The left-handed defender, who is also a good ball handler, could bring a breath of fresh air to an all-right-handed center back corps.
After not being a regular in the first half of the season, he has been playing more and more full time since the turn of the year and has once again won the trust of Alonso.
Both players have been instrumental in Liverpool’s success this season, and it would be no surprise to see them make the step up to the Premier League. Will Liverpool, along with their new coach, be able to get their hands on the young player from Leverkusen?