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Liverpool fans react to Koulibaly link

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OPINION

Liverpool’s main form of defence this season was attack, with their ability to keep constant possession leading to great success. Three of their defensive options finished in the top five for the average key passes per game this season – Trent Alexander-Arnold(1.7), Alberto Moreno(1.5), and Andrew Robertson (1.4) [WhoScored]. The Reds’ first choice full-backs in Robertson and Alexander-Arnold combined to deliver 23 Premier League assists. This meant Jurgen Klopp’s men only lost once in the league, with Virgil Van Dijk being their standout defender. Despite this, it was reported by Il Mattino on Tuesday that the Reds have made contact with the agent of Kalidou Koulibaly. The Napoli central defender would be the perfect partner to Van Dijk, possessing great physicality and strength. The Senegal international averages 3.9 clearances per-game which is impressive compared to Joel Matip (3.5), and Joe Gomez (2.4). [WhoScored] His presence next to Van Dijk could lead to Klopp having the strongest defence in the Premier League. Judging by the way Liverpool fans reacted to the speculation on Twitter they would be delighted to see him join the likes of Gomez and Matip, urging their club to try and reach a deal for the 27-year-old.

Live4Liverpool picked out some of the best responses below:

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