What could have been for Liverpool and Fluminense’s Andre Trindade…
The Brazilian footballer was not deemed the right peg for the No.6 hole in Liverpool’s squad during Jurgen Klopp’s reign – but might he have been better suited to Arne Slot’s more possession-oriented style of play?
It’s a question we may never find the answer to given that the 23-year-old is now Wolves-bound.
Fabrizio Romano shared another teasing transfer update on the holding midfielder on X (formerly Twitter) this morning, hinting that a deal is only a matter of time.
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The Merseysiders have since landed Giorgi Mamardashvili (sent to Valencia on loan for a year) and are closing in on a move for Federico Chiesa.
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Would Andre suit Liverpool’s new system?
It’s worth highlighting from the off that it’s not been a total overhaul in system by the new man in charge.
That said, a destroyer profile in the six is no longer a clear priority. Instead, someone capable of comfortably holding possession (and doing this competently under pressure) is the new status quo.
Judging by Andre’s pass completion rate (95.2% per 90) and low dispossession stats (0.78 per 90 on average), a case could be made for the Fluminense man having been a potentially ideal fit at Anfield.
Perhaps it’ll be worth keeping an eye on his progress at Molineux Stadium this term!
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