Brentford boss Thomas Frank is a big fan of Liverpool rebuild and one signing in particular
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has been impressed by the rebuild at Liverpool in recent months.
An underwhelming 2022-23 campaign forced Jurgen Klopp to rip up his midfield and start again in the summer. The Saudi Pro League also emerged to poach Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, two players the German would have hoped to keep.
In total, five first-team midfielders sought pastures new while Liverpool signed Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo to fill the void. A somewhat erratic transfer window, the Reds ultimately injected a fresh lease of life into an ageing engine room.
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Liverpool have since enjoyed a solid start to the campaign to dispel the naysayers who suggested a transitional season would be on the cards. Beating Brentford will move Klopp’s side level with Manchester City ahead of their 4.30pm showdown against Chelsea.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Bees boss Frank paid tribute to Klopp and the squad he has assembled at Anfield. The Dane said: "For five years, Liverpool have been one of the top teams not just in the Premier League, but the world," Frank told his press conference. "They have a fantastic coach and staff, with great players.
"They have new energy in their squad with some of their new signings. (Dominik) Szoboszlai is a fantastic player. (Darwin) Nunez is getting closer to the top and (Diogo) Jota is a top player. (Luis) Diaz, I'm pleased to hear his parents are now safe, is a fantastic player, and then you have the standout guy, 25 plus goals, (Mohamed) Salah.
"It is an unbelievable team at Anfield - one of the
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