Changes have been made to the midfield structure by coach Arne Slot.This affected the Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, who played higher up the field at inside half last season, who changed position to defensive midfielder.
As a result of this incitement, Japan midfielder Wataru Endo lost a lot of playing time. The Dutch head coach, who prefers to play at the bottom of midfield, but not as a ball-hunter, with good footwork and the ability to carry the ball forward, focused on signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi during the transfer window last summer.
Although an inter-club agreement was reached, the move fell through after the Spanish midfielder pledged his allegiance to the club where he spent his academy years. Nevertheless, Ben Jacobs (sports journalist) said the door is still open, although it is not a possibility this winter.
“I think Martin Zubimendi appears committed to Sociedad until the end of the season. Mid-season would be a huge U-turn so soon after almost joining Liverpool and then deciding to stay.”
“But there is a reason why Liverpool didn’t go out there and just buy any old number six. They didn’t effectively move on to another target when Zubimendi decided to stay, so that door is still open.”
GIVEMESPORT
There have been rumours of interest in a number of midfielders since he missed out on the Spanish midfielder, and it is unlikely that he will continue to set his sights on a target he once missed out on.
However, it is also true that Liverpool value the player’s ability and, at only 25 years of age, there is no chance of him leaving the club.
Will Liverpool ever again embark on a bid for their favourite defensive midfielder?