Liverpool now stand clear chance to sign Brazilian midfielder Andre Trindade as the youngster was absent from Fluminense squad last night.
Andre was not part of the Tricolor Flu Fluzão squad last night, as they faced Palmeiras in Brazilian Seria-A league. The home side won the match on scoreline of 2:1.
As current reports suggest, Andre might be on his way to the Premier League this summer and Liverpool looks like the possible destination. However, the real reason behind his absence was suspension for picking up a yellow card in his last match against rivals Santos.
Liverpool are eager to bring the 22-year-old defensive midfielder this summer
According to Netflu, Fluminense are aware of the fact Liverpool are currently monitoring Andre very closely and they could soon bid for him.
Reds will atleast sign two more midfielders before summer transfer window closes. Andre looks a possible candidate as he is considered one of the best defensive midfielder in South America right now.
His current stats speaks itself of his calibre (Sofascore) :-
Touches per game – 89.2%
Interception per game – 1.5%
Tackles per game – 2.1%
Possession won(final third) – 0.2%
Dribbled past per game – 0.9%
Clearances per game – 0.6%
With Jordan Henderson and Fabinho leaving the club this summer, Liverpool are in a urgent of a player of Andre’s attributes. The youngster also dreams of coming to the Premier League in a years to come.
However, these Brazilian talents often opts out of coming to the UK in the initial years of there careers. Liverpool need to show to their real strength to bring in Andre as the clock now ticking for them.
Also Andre’s absence last night is not linked to anything transfer related.
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