Liverpool loss to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday meant little in the long-run, with the Reds already having sealed the top-flight title last weekend with an overwhelming 5-1 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur – but it could have repercussions for their summer transfer market.
The Reds were defeated 3-1 in the capital, with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer, and a Jarrell Quansah own goal failing to make Virgil van Dijk’s late score, which cut the deficit in half, count.
Quansah Isn’t Good Enough to Start, He Should be Sold
The defender has not demonstrated that he is good enough to fit into their long-term plans.
But it was the performance of one star, Quansah, that convinced Arne Slot that he could need another centre-back in the summer, with the young Englishman failing to impress at Stamford Bridge, receiving a 4/10 rating.
The English international has had plenty of chances to work his way into their starting lineup, given the injuries afforded to Joel Matip and Joe Gomez over the years, as well as replacing Ibrahima Konate in replacement games, but despite some good performances at the start of his tenure on Merseyside, the former Bristol Rovers loanee simply hasn’t shown that he can live up to expectations to be one of Van Dijk’s long-term partners, and eventually replace Dutchman in the future. Reported By giveme Sport.
Furthermore, the Liverpool academy graduate has been connected with Newcastle United in the past, with a £30 million sum being bandied about for his services.
That is a large amount for a player who has yet to demonstrate his ability to play in their backline permanently, and it would free up funds to sign a top replacement, with Castello Lukeba being linked with a move to Merseyside.
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