Liverpool could end up with academy giants Jarell Quansah as the perfect replacement for Joel Matip. The Reds have overcome last year’s disastrous season and are now aiming for a more successful season. They have now collected ten points from the first four games of the Premier League season.
The most important point, however, is not the scoring of the points, but the restoration of cohesion between the members of the Liverpool squad in such a short time. The Reds’ aim was to rebuild their midfield after a disappointing previous season. The club saw the departure of some club legends like James Milner, Oxalade Chamberlain and Naby Keita after their contracts expired.
On the other hand, Fabinho and captain Jordan Henderson were sold to Saudi teams. The veteran centre-back is now in his final year of contract and will most likely leave Anfield next summer. Matip was signed from Schalke on a free transfer in 2015, making 189 appearances and scoring 11 goals for the club. Moreover, Jamie Carragher even praised him for his ‘outstanding’ performances under Jurgen Klopp. Quansah, 20, has been with Liverpool’s academy for some time. Blessed with innate technical ability and pace, Quansah joined Bristol Rovers on loan last season as Klopp and co wanted him to experience first-team games.
Quansah played in 17 games, completing 78% of his passes and averaging 4.3 tackles per game. His chance to make his Reds debut came against Newcastle United. The Reds pulled off an incredible comeback after scoring and leading to the death thanks to Nunez’s brace.
Quansah came as a submarine in the 77th minute, but looked like the game after a memorable victory. Allowing Quansah to develop within the first team can prove to be a masterpiece. With Matip, which probably leaves next summer, it is intelligent and the most suitable replacement.