This move is not the good one for us or the player. Is he a good player? Yes. Does he fit the Klopp system or our lineup? No
Unless he is thrown into the middle 3 and can become a creator from the middle just like Coutinho could do it then he won't fit. Klopp wingers are required to be fast, pressing all game long as well as posses semi striker abilities and at least some creativity.
He possesses the creativity, but for the rest, it's not gonna work out on the wings for him and he'll bench whether he is thrown on the left (Mane) or on the right (Salah). He isn't speedy enough and his playing style is really one of a playmaker from the right side.
Guardiola is the type of coach that can convert him to a central midfielder or play him on the right wing in Silva role. Fits their style of play and his style of play.
In addition to that, he'll want starting minutes. ATM anybody who comes into this team and wants to play the wings will bench unless there is an injury. We need quality wingers on the bench because our bench is incredibly shallow, but bringing in guys who are expecting regular starting minutes is not the solution either.
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