Liverpool goalkeeping coach John Achterberg has admitted he is keeping close tabs on Feyenoord shot stopper Justin Bijlow.
The Reds have scouts all over the world looking for talent, but Achterberg is also taking a keen interest in Bijlow.
Achterberg, a Dutch goalkeeper himself, now trains Liverpool’s stoppers.
Achterberg has now been quoted by The Mirror as saying that he loves the progress of Feyenoord goalkeeper Bijlow.
The 23-year-old is a full Netherlands international, and Achterberg admitted he is in contact with his coach at Feyenoord – but not to set up a move to Liverpool.
“The steps Feyenoord keeper Justin Bijlow is making at club level – and also with Holland – are good.”
“I speak to his goalkeeping coach at Feyenoord, Khalid Benlahsen, from time to time. I’m just saying that I’m watching his progress – I’m not saying that Liverpool should look at him,” he added.
Do Liverpool need Bijlow?
We can’t pretend that Achterberg didn’t say that he isn’t necessarily recommending Bijlow to Liverpool.
But his comments do of course open up the idea of Liverpool making a move for Bijlow in the future given Achterberg’s admiration.
Bijlow looks set to become the Netherlands’ number one goalkeeper for years to come, but a move to Liverpool doesn’t quite add up.
Alisson is only 29, so he could be Liverpool’s first-choice stopper for a long time yet.
Bijlow should not settle for being second choice anywhere, and that includes Liverpool.
Add in high hopes for young goalkeepers Caoimhin Kelleher and Marcelo Pitaluga and Liverpool may not need Bijlow any time soon.
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