Liverpool has devised several means of adaptation since the sale of Sadio Mane. The immediate season of his sale saw them fall hard in the league. They finished 5th and managed Europa League qualification.
Liverpool had bought Darwin Nunez to offer cover to the space Mane left. However, the Uruguayan struggled to fill in the big shoes left by the Senegalese star. New tactical changes had to be made to help the adaptation process for the space left.
Moreover, it seems the club is still on the lookout for Mane’s replacement. Additionally, their Egyptian star Mohammed Salah seems to be past his prime. And there have been speculations he might leave in summer. This leaves the club with the headache of finding two player qualities.
However, they might have found the two qualities in the 24-year-old Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo
Liverpool’s Interests in Bryan Mbeumo
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Liverpool has been told to be interested in the Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo. Alongside the Merseyside is also Newcastle who also shares interests in the 24-year-old. Although nothing concrete has appeared over the interest from the two clubs.
Mbeumo on the other hand has expressed his desire to play in European competitions. He also stated his interest in playing for a bigger club. As time elapses a lot will be seen on Liverpool’s next move over the Cameroonian. However, they’re expected to face stiff competition with Newcastle over landing him.
Player Profile and Stats
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Bryan Mbeumo is a left-footed winger for Brentford. He is also versatile in many positions as a forward. But he is more suited in the right wing. The 24-year-old is known for his explosiveness and speed. Coupled with this is his physical strength and physique that makes him a trouble for defenders. He is known to use his strength to win duels. Also keeping possession irrespective of pressure around.
Mbeumo also possesses some level of accuracy for inside and outside box curlers. He has been known to score a couple of curlers. His dribbling abilities are very fair. Although he may not be overly skilled in terms of footwork. Nonetheless, his footwork is not slouchy.
Mbeumo’s overall goal involvement has also been impressive. In his last two seasons, he has had at least 15 goals and assists each season. In the previously completed season, he had nine goals and six assists, having played only 25 games. Before the completed season, he had also had nine goals but eight assists.
Mbeumo in comparison with Mane at Southampton.
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During Mane’s time at Southampton, similar stats were noted to that of Mbeumo. Sadio Mane had also averaged 15 goals and assists in his two seasons at Southampton. He had 10 goals and 3 assists in his first season there.
The following season he had 11 goals and six assists. His next season at Liverpool saw a drastic change in his output. The same might be expected if Mbeumo makes a move to the Merseyside.
The patterns in Mane and Mbeumo’s goals and assists are fairly similar. Notably, Brentford’s team quality is extremely low compared to Liverpool’s. This was the same story when Mane was at Southampton. This implies that such talented players tend to have more to show at bigger clubs.
Although there might be some challenges of pressure and high expectations associated with playing for big clubs. However, it’s left for the players to handle such pressure and expectations with maturity.
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Mbeumo’s possible role under Slot
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With Salah’s declining performance, the rejuvenating presence of an explosive winger like Mbeumo would be desirable to Liverpool.
Being a left-footed player, he’ll most likely serve as a rotation for Salah in the coming season. He will function in the right wing. Moreover, Arne Slot the new Liverpool coach might want to experiment with the Cameroonian in different positions.
Mbeumo could also be given the role of a false 9. Wherein he will partake as the main Center Forward. Thereby interacting with all forms of attacking threats launched against their opponents.
More to come
Liverpool is already in a new coach era. A lot of changes are expected to happen in terms of squad and game patterns. However, it’s expected that their new coach Arne Slot will assess the team before making any decisions. Especially on players to sign.
It is also speculated that the club may not be heavily active in the transfer market.
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