Brentford star just showed why he has to be starting for Liverpool next season

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Liverpool need to strengthen all over the pitch this summer, and Brentford’s Michael Kayode should be a no-brainer to go after.The 21-year-old has been one of the best right-backs in the Premier League this season, and he impressed again at Anfield. That position has been a problem for Liverpool all year, with Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong struggling for consistency and availability, while Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai have both had to cover there at different points.Liverpool have looked at Kayode before, and he has only improved since then.

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Liverpool FC Why Brentford’s Michael Kayode would be an amazing signing for LiverpoolKayode has built a strong reputation since breaking through at Fiorentina and then moving to Brentford, where his game has developed quickly in the Premier League. Brentford’s feature on Kayode earlier this month noted that only around a dozen Premier League players had made more interceptions and tackles than him this season, while he also ranked seventh in the league for successful dribbles and fourth among defenders for key passes at time of writing.Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty ImagesThat is the balance Liverpool need.

Very strange 🤔 Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Frimpong’s first season at Liverpool has been hard to judge, but he still does not feel like a natural fit for Arne Slot’s system. Bradley has the talent, but his injury record makes it difficult to rely on him as the clear starter.Kayode has spoken positively about his development at Brentford, and there is no reason to suggest he is pushing to leave.