Employees at Liverpool have reportedly been wowed by the efficiency metrics of 1 participant who was linked with the Reds previous to the January switch window.
In keeping with Football Insider, the Merseysiders are persevering with to maintain shut tabs on Antonee Robinson, about whom they contacted Fulham on the tail finish of 2023 (The Mirror).
It’s claimed that evaluation from LFC’s information workforce present the 26-year-old to be much more efficient than his ‘primary’ statistics would counsel, and so they’ve duly been mightily impressed by the 39-cap USA worldwide.
It’s little surprise that Liverpool’s analysts have been blown away by Robinson, whose tally of 58 interceptions within the Premier League this season is sort of 33% greater than the next-highest determine (James Tarkowski with 40), and greater than twice as many because the Reds’ chief in that regard (Virgil van Dijk with 28), by way of FBref.
The American additionally stood out as a fierce competitor for Fulham throughout each legs of their Carabao Cup semi-final in opposition to us final month, successful seven duels of their 2-1 defeat at Anfield and six within the 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage a fortnight later (Sofascore).
Even with Andy Robertson now match once more, Kostas Tsimikas nearing a comeback and Joe Gomez proving able to excelling at left-back lately, the USA defender’s performances may nicely see him lined up as a summer season switch goal, significantly if he’s admired by whoever is known as as Jurgen Klopp’s successor.
The managerial changeover and the depth of competitors for a beginning berth could also be attainable pink flags for Robinson, but when he does have his sights set on a transfer to a membership competing for main trophies and enjoying on the highest stage in Europe, then Liverpool may but be capable to entice him within the foreseeable future.
Let’s see how this one performs out over the approaching months.
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