Liverpool has one shot at their perfect midfielder, and with the deadline screaming down, they need to act fast. They’re literally running out of time to grab the guy who could solidify their midfield for years. Honestly, the expectation is they won’t make the move, but if they want a solid team this season, they desperately need a central anchor.
Liverpool’s Midfield Nightmare Has a Solution Right Now
Let’s just be real, the Reds have struggled badly to control games in the middle of the pitch. We’ve seen it across these two opening games, and the pattern stretches far back into last season. They need someone who can stand in the middle, win the ball back, and bring some much-needed control. It’s vital. For some reason, Liverpool doesn’t appear to want to do that, even though the ideal midfielder is right there, available for the taking. The Athletic reports that Camavinga is exactly what Liverpool needs. He’s someone they’ve had their eyes on for years, he boasts the defensive qualities they lack, and he’s young enough to play a key role for years to come. This isn’t new news; we’ve been banging this drum for a long time and will keep doing it, even past this deadline.
The Numbers That Make Camavinga A Must-Get
Camavinga is, quite frankly, one of the most undervalued midfielders in football. Why? Mostly because he’s overshadowed by Aurélien Tchouaméni. But let’s look at the facts. Our Value Adder model has Camavinga down as the number one defensive midfielder per 90 across the top five leagues for high-possession teams. That last factor is huge because Liverpool has definitely struggled to control games as a possession-dominant side. Guess what? Camavinga is happy to do that, and he takes on a massive share of the defensive workload. He’s in the top 10 percent of midfielders for defensive workload across Europe, regardless of possession. And taking possession out of the equation completely, we still have Camavinga as the second most-valuable defensive midfielder in the top five leagues per 90. You literally can’t ask for more than that, especially from a player who is used to having a lot of the ball.
So we’re gonna say it again: Camavinga is perfect for Liverpool right now. Real Madrid are willing sellers, too. This isn’t some pipe dream, it’s right there. The Reds should be pushing to get this deal done in the final hours here. They need to grab him before the clock hits zero and they miss out on the guy who could change their season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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