Stefan Bajcetic’s loan to Red Bull Salzburg confused many Liverpool fans due to our public search for a player who could operate efficiently in the No.6 position.
What allowing the 19-year-old to depart on a temporary basis allows though is the chance to prove his form and fitness, including at Champions League level.
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Pep Lijnders’ side struggled in 3-0 loss to Sparta Praha and that meant a tough evening for the Spaniard who received a 6.6 rating on SofaScore.
Highlights from the performance is likely to split opinion between worrying about a performance that was far from extraordinary, whilst also understanding the calibre of teammate and current physical condition of the player.
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