Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg set for another loan spell

Sepp van den Berg appears to be embarking on yet another loan spell, marking his fourth consecutive season away from Anfield and Liverpool. Previously, he had stints at Preston North End and Schalke, and now it seems that he is on his way to Mainz for the upcoming 2023/24 campaign.

That is as per The Athletic [subscription required]. The 21-year-old Dutchman has already made his way to Germany to complete the necessary formalities.

With this loan, Liverpool aims to ensure that their young defender continues to progress and gather valuable experience. However, the frequency of loan spells somewhat gives rise to the speculation that Van Den Berg might not be the right player for the Reds. While it is totally normal to go out on loan deals, the lack of interest shown in the player is nothing short of intriguing.

The player has only made four appearances for the first team and with another loan spell, even the player might think about his contract with Liverpool. Moreover, our interest in a number of other centre-backs is a reflection of how maybe Sepp is not a long-term option for the first team in the near future.

Another Loan Spell for Sepp

The Netherlands youth international spent last season on loan at Schalke but was limited to just nine appearances due to injuries there as well.

Hopefully, he can make a strong case for himself after his return post this potential loan spell. Liverpool at this moment in time, could do with the services of a few new centre-backs, and Van Den Berg could surely find himself in the first-team setup if he showcases his talent.

Notably, Mainz is where Jurgen Klopp started his professional career, as a manager after making 340 appearances for them.

Hopefully, Sepp learns loads from this loan move and returns to Liverpool a more complete player, ready to put up a fight for a place in the first team. We could use long-term replacements for Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip, who are in their 30s.

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And what better solution than an in-house one? Of course, he will have to prove his worth for it. And that begins with his potential loan spell this summer, considering he hasn’t shown a lot to be impressed by so far.