So similar to Keita and Ox then, do we really need a 3rd attacking midfielder? I'd much rather we go for Dembele or some other high quality forward.
As far as Ox is concerned I don't think he is similar to Fekir or Fernandes. He is good at carrying the ball, assisting with runs that open space for our wingers and he is solid in terms of the press and the defensive contribution he brings but he is not a playmaker.
I too thought that Keita was supposed to be the player who would provide the playmaking ability to the midfield especially in more advanced positions, but we spent all season either watching him being average, injured or on the bench so it's hard to really classify him (I'd say he's more box to box than playmaker from what I've seen so far). However, what makes me think Klopp still wants a playmaker is the fact that when this whole Fekir story unfolded Keita's transfer was already confirmed for a year or so and despite that, we clearly went for an AM in Fekir.
Edit: I too would like a high quality forward to strengthen our options up front.
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