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At left-back, another underwhelming outing from Kostas Tsimikas may underline why Liverpool are pursuing Milos Kerkez.

Though it wasn’t his most effective outing, many Liverpool fans were simply glad to see Federico Chiesa earn a start.

Should Liverpool complete a move for the German star, Dominik Szoboszlai’s place in the squad isn’t necessarily at risk.



The Hungarian has already proven he can operate effectively as both a number 8 and a number 10 — versatility that will be invaluable in Arne Slot’s system.



It’s worth remembering that under Klopp last season, Szoboszlai was regularly deployed as a number 8 and adapted well.

Moving away from the match for a moment, many Liverpool fans will feel encouraged by the club’s proactive approach to summer business, even as early as May.

With the signing of Jeremie Frimpong virtually complete and negotiations ongoing for Milos Kerkez, Liverpool appear to be laying the groundwork for a serious push across all competitions next season.