Liverpool boss is using Georginio Wijnaldum as a deep lying midfielder.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been discussing his plan for Georginio Wijnaldum to play in a deeper midfield role.
Wijnaldum, who signed for £25 million from Newcastle in 2016, played in central midfield against Everton, with the Reds playing out a 0-0 draw.
Klopp is excited for Wijnaldum to show what he can do, and believes his game could be better suited for the role.
He told The Mirror: “Gini I know is a brilliant player, but for an attacking wide midfielder role, the split second speed how they play today, maybe he doesn’t have that exactly.
“But he is creative, he is good with the ball, he can pick the pass, he’s good with that stuff, he has a good view of the play (and how it unfolds) it is all there that you need. He can jump to the roof!”
Koeman in agreement?
Jurgen Klopp is not the only manager to deploy Wijnaldum in central midfield in recent weeks.
Wijnaldum was selected in the position for Holland by new international boss Ronald Koeman in their recent friendly against Portugal.
It was a major success, with Wijnaldum performing strongly as the Dutch beat the Euro 2016 winners 3-0.
Unlike Koeman who did so out of choice, Klopp has been pushed into his decision.
Emre Can is injured at present and Jordan Henderson is suspended for Liverpool’s Champions League second leg against Manchester City.
The weekend was all about preparation for that fixture, and Wijnalum has a chance to carve himself a prominent role in a big position for the Reds.
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