Liverpool Could Move For Midfielder With 71% Shot Accuracy – The Statistics
There are certain positions on the pitch which can be largely overlooked as unglamorous, standard roles to fulfil. The full-back areas, for example. As Jamie Carragher was quoted: “No one grows up dreaming of becoming a Gary Neville.” Although the full-back roles have come on immesnsely over the last few years as tactics transform, it seems as though the central midfielder slot, if you’re not scoring goals, is also snubbed. The likes of Michael Carrick were labelled as underrated, but after critics finally watched how important he was to the side they are now considered one of the most important aspects of a side.
TalkSPORT are reporting that Liverpool are after one of the most underrated midfielders in Europe, in my opinion, in the shape of Atletico Madrid’s Koke.
The 21-year-old has been key to the club’s incredible start to La Liga – the club have won eight from their opening eight games.
Koke has created 17 chances in those eight games, as well as scoring twice, and has completed 82% of his passes.
He holds a 71% shot accuracy from the seven shots he has had, and has won 14/15 of his attempted tackles, which suggests his desire to track back.
Koke is a central midfielder who enjoys attacking football, so considering the amount of options Rodgers already has it is a peculiar rumour. But considering the mould of outlet the Irishman likes, and the age of them, Koke seems like a perfect signing.
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