Arne Slot wants Liverpool to sign highly-coveted Feyenoord defensive midfielder Mats Wieffer during the summer transfer window
Next Liverpool head coach Arne Slot wishes that the club would sign Feyenoord defensive midfielder Mats Wieffer during the summer. Liverpool have Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic as the two natural defensive midfield options with Thiago Alcantara leaving the club.
Furthermore, Trent Alexander-Arnold is making a gradual transition into the midfield while Alexis Mac Allister operated frequently as a number-six. Liverpool needs to bolster the defensive midfield department as it played a big factor for their leaky defence this season.
While Slot inherits a very strong squad from the legendary manager Jurgen Klopp, there are certain areas that need improvement. The defensive midfield position lacks the level of quality that it enjoyed when Fabinho regularly played there in his peak.
Fichajes reported that Slot wants Liverpool to sign Wieffer from the club he is just leaving to join the Reds. Wieffer enjoyed a fantastic growth in reputation under Slot at Feyenoord, attracting interests from the top European clubs like Barcelona.
Standing at 1.88 metres, Wieffer is an imposing figure in the midfield with athleticism and strength to dominate any opponent. The 24-year-old uses his physical prowess during the ground and aerial duels, casting opponents aside to retain the possession effectively.
The Dutch international has incredible spatial awareness and positioning combined with good game intelligence and anticipation to time his tackles. He also makes well-timed interceptions and recoveries in the Feyenoord’s midfield that deploys high-pressing and a high-line, emphasizing on attack.
Wieffer is brilliant in possession, dictating the tempo of the game and distributing accurate and progressive passes to build attacks. The 24-year-old has made 42 appearances in all competitions for Feyenoord, contributing with six goals and four assists this season.
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Wieffer’s all-round ability and quality to shield the spaces between the midfield and the defence has earned him comparison with Manchester City defensive midfielder Rodri. The 24-year-old could be a welcoming addition to the Liverpool squad that needs a big upgrade in their defensive midfield department.
Injuries will see Wieffer miss out on this summer’s Euros. A move to Anfield could very well be the tonic to that heartbreak.
