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Liverpool have been here before, spotting high-energy midfielders and moving in early.

It’s what brought Georginio Wijnaldum, Fabinho, and most recently, Alexis Mac Allister to Anfield.

The system requires legs.

It needs players who run, recover, and play forward.

The best ones aren’t always flashy.

But they’re always reliable.

There are two players who’ve caught attention.

They don’t play in a traditional powerhouse, but they’ve built a reputation across Europe.

Not just for how they defend and attack, but for how often they do it.

Consistency, work rate, tactical intelligence – every big club wants it.

Especially in a season where every game feels like two.

Liverpool aren’t the only ones watching.

Another Premier League club has already made a move.

But the Reds are doing their homework.

Matteo Guendouzi and Nicolo Rovella are two of the most talked-about midfielders in Italy.

They’ve formed a tireless partnership at Lazio.

According to Corriere dello sport, both have been linked with Liverpool, with club scouts impressed by their consistency and intensity.

However, it’s Aston Villa who’ve reportedly moved first—Unai Emery wants both.

The Villans are on the rise and have money behind them.

Liverpool continue to eye midfielders who are “dynamic and flamboyant”, and these two players certainly match that profile.

Matteo Guendouzi has been a key figure for Lazio this season, making 44 appearances, more than any other player in the squad.

He’s racked up a total of 3,786 minutes on the pitch, showcasing remarkable endurance.

In fact, only Milan’s Reijnders and Atalanta’s De Roon have logged more playing time than the French midfielder across Serie A.

Guendouzi stands out for his contribution in the final third, ranking just behind Manuel Locatelli for passes completed in the opponent’s half (1,047 compared to 1,077).

Lazio secured him for €13 million, with an additional €5 million in performance-related bonuses, and his market value has now surpassed €30 million.

Rovella is no passenger either.

He’s created three assists this season, matching his best tally from his time at Genoa.

He ranks top three in Serie A for balls recovered in the attacking third (69).

He will be officially signed from Juventus for €17 million in June?

His presence on the ball has stood out—497 movements this season, trailing only Guendouzi’s 609.

Lazio know what they have, and they know what’s coming.

For Liverpool, this is the window.

These are the midfielders who could thrive in a high-octane system.

Their stamina and two-way play fit the mold of what Liverpool demands—midfielders who never stop running and never shy from a challenge.

Guendouzi and Rovella could be the next engine room pairing at Anfield.

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