Liverpool fans will have their eyes firmly fixated on the final of Euro 2024 on Sunday, along with the rest of the world.
Several players from Anfield could feature, with Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold expected to start from the bench for England against Spain.
Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold scored the game-winning penalty for England against Switzerland, so if it comes to that again, then he will be ready.
But Gareth Southgate has to be wary of the opposition. They are a far better team than the Italian side who beat England in the final of Euro 2020.
Not only that, they have won every game, they are probably the only team who have played consistent attacking and vibrant football, with the star of their show being their wide players.
Lamine Yamal is a record-breaker for Spain at Euro 2024, whilst Nico Williams has one goal and assist to his name.
The 22-year-old has taken his form from Athletic Bilbao, where he won the Copa del Rey, and transcended it onto the international stage.
It has resulted in transfer interest rising in the quick-thinking winger, with Liverpool expressing a transfer interest in Williams.
But despite all the hype around the player in Germany, Paul Merson has played down his qualities, as he told Football’s Greatest.
The former Arsenal forward stated ‘Williams isn’t as good as everybody says’ he is, even though he contradicted himself by saying that he has had the ‘tournament of his life’.
You just wonder whether Liverpool will push for his talents this summer, with Barcelona also keen to bring Williams on board.
Nico Williams’ performances ahead of the Euro 2024 final
“I don’t think Nico Williams is as good as everybody says he is,” said Merson. “Nico Williams has had the tournament of his lifetime. He won’t have another tournament like this.
“I don’t care if he plays until he is 35. He won’t.”
Liverpool under Arne Slot
It’s going to take some time to get used to, but Liverpool prepare a season without Jurgen Klopp for the first time in nearly a decade.
Arne Slot is the new man in the dugout and many are waiting to see what type of changes he makes.
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Cody Gakpo putting in some brilliant performances for the Netherlands at Euro 2024 and now Liverpool fans want to see that on the club stage.
Luis Diaz is in the final of Copa America, so that’s two players who can operate on the left flank for the Reds.
You feel if they perform at their best, then there is probably no need to bring in Williams, unless Slot and Co have something else up their sleeve.
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