Ex-Chelsea star praises Marc Guehi's attitude following failed Liverpool move
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Marc Guehi has earned praise for his professionalism after a potential transfer to Liverpool fell through on deadline day.
The England international appeared set to complete a move to Merseyside, having undergone a medical in London following the clubs’ agreement on a $47 million deal.
However, with just hours left in the summer transfer window, the move ran into serious complications as Crystal Palace struggled to secure a replacement.
In contrast to Alexander Isak, who secured a record breaking move to Liverpool after being on strike at Newcastle, Guehi remained professional throughout the summer despite seemingly being eager to make the switch.
The Eagles’ captain remained ever-present for Crystal Palace right up until Monday’s summer transfer deadline, capping it off by scoring a stunning goal in the 3-0 victory over Aston Villa last Sunday.
“He made himself available, he was captain at Villa Park [for Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa], and he played his part in their 3-0 victory while also scoring a goal, that’s how it should be, he’s being a professional.
“Player power has got stronger, obviously if your contract is running down and you’re down to one year or you’re in a position where your contract has run out, you have nearly all the power, Marc Guehi could easily sign for a club in January, only four months away.”
Guehi linked up with the England squad immediately after his proposed move to Liverpool collapsed.
Ahead of England’s 2-0 victory over Andorra, where Guehi played 76 minutes before being replaced by Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa, manager Thomas Tuchel praised the FA Cup winner for the way he handled his failed transfer to Liverpool, highlighting his “brilliant attitude.”
He said: "Of course we had a chat with him