Written by Priya Kaur
Liverpool have been heavily linked with Martin Zubimendi and the latest reports suggest that the Reds are intensifying their pursuit as they aim to revamp their midfield under new boss Arne Slot.
The 25-year-old Spanish international has a €60 million release clause that Liverpool are reportedly willing to meet with Sociedad expecting Zubimendi to agree to the move unless he has a minute change of heart.
To find out more about the Spaniard, we spoke to freelance journalist Henry Flynn who provided Expert Insight into the midfielder….
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Henry said: “Zubimendi is known for his exceptional football intelligence, particularly in orchestrating play from deeper positions on the pitch, which allows more creative players, such as Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai, to thrive in advanced roles.
“In Slot’s tactical system, which emphasises fluidity and building from the back, Zubimendi’s role becomes even more crucial.
“The new manager’s philosophy demands players to be direct and push forward quickly, making it essential to have a deep-lying playmaker who can disrupt oppositional play.
“Zubimendi fits this role perfectly as he is able to control possession, distributing the ball efficiently and providing defensive solidity, making him a vital component in Slot’s plans for Liverpool.”
Redmen Reacts
Liverpool’s interest in Zubimendi is clear and it is easy to understand why Henry, amongst the masses, are enthusiastic about him. The Spaniard is a highly regarded defensive midfielder as shown by his performances at both club level, for Real Sociedad, and on the international stage, with Spain.
His tactical intelligence, coupled with composure under pressure, makes Zubimendi an ideal candidate to strengthen Liverpool as they rebuild and tweak the approach under Arne Slot.
“FOOTBALL IQ IS HIGH” – SPANISH FOOTBALL JOURNALIST ON LIVERPOOL TARGET MARTIN ZUBIMENDI