OPINION
Liverpool have undoubtedly been rather successful in the transfer window this summer, but it could be made even better by one more signing.
In the right-back role, boss Jurgen Klopp has Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez to call upon, but it is essential he brings in someone with vast experience to ensure the position is well-accounted for.
Step forward Atletico Madrid defender Sime Vrsalijko.
Goal have reported that Inter Milan are interested in signing the 5’9″ (source: Transfermarkt) right-sided enforcer, but the Reds should ignore this and pursue him for themselves.
One more signing in the shape of the Croatian international, and Liverpool’s defensive line-up would be complete.
Despite the impressive progress Alexander-Arnold has been making in the right-back role, Vrsalijko would provide a much-needed boost to the role that the youngster currently does not have enough of.
He cemented himself as Atletico’s first choice right-back last season by making 29 appearances, showing his reliability and experience playing for a top-level side.
Vrsalijko helped Croatia progress to an unprecedented World Cup Final where they eventually lost out to France, but his performances for his country will have surely boosted his confidence playing on a big stage, something which Liverpool aim to do.
The defender may not be the tallest, but as he demonstrated with his national team mates, he is more than capable of going forward down the right to provide that extra bit of attacking threat that can really cause damage to opponents’ back lines.
Healthy competition should be encouraged in every role, and his potential addition may cause Alexander-Arnold to work even harder than he already has, in order to challenge for a starting spot.
Klopp may feel like he does not need any more additions to his squad, but pouncing for Vrsalijko can top off a triumphant summer of spending.
