Last week Liverpool were a bit of a mess. With a new signing, speculation over Mohamed Salah’s future and a game against Aston Villa ahead of the International Week, it’s easy to forget that the club are still awaiting major decisions on Jörg Schmadkte’s future.
This summer has been seen as a testing period for Liverpool’s sporting director, with the club now holding talks with Shumard over his future.
Liverpool’s transfer business this summer hasn’t been bad at all. The club have made some strong signings and have finally achieved their mission of rejuvenating the midfield. Of course, there have been a few twists and turns in the transfer battle with Chelsea, but overall all the players who have come in have the right profile and could be great signings.
However, it is clear that Schmadtke’s future still hangs in the balance. The activity in Liverpool this summer has, at times, been unlike anything we are used to. Many said Schumadk had given up before joining the club, but as mentioned above, Liverpool’s sporting director made a smart move this summer despite some setbacks.
The Reds content editor James Martin takes an in-depth look at Schmadtke’s transfer window, looking at the type of midfielder he brought in and why they are a good fit for Liverpool.
In particular, the transfer of Ryan Gravenberch may have been the key to changing the perception of Shumatke’s javelin. Liverpool without the Dutchman are looking a bit worn out in midfield, but his arrival gives Klopp some options to choose from.
