Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has voiced his enthusiasm for the club's latest additions, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
The Anfield giants signed 22-year-old Szobozlai from RB Leipzig, triggering his €70 million release clause. They snagged 2022 FIFA World Cup winner Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion for €42 million.
The Reds' first-team players have started reporting back to the AXA Training Centre, as the fresh signings joined their new teammates. All eyes were on the new recruits as they convened with the rest of the squad for a group training session on Thursday at the Kirkby-based facility.
Klopp, who meticulously supervised the initial session of the day, shared his thoughts on the duo during a sit-down with Liverpoolfc.com.
A query was posed to Klopp:
The tactician responded with assurance:
Jurgen Klopp continued:
So, it is safe to say that the morale is high in the Liverpool camp as they gear up for the pre-season. With the integration of Szoboszlai and Mac Allister into the team, fans and critics alike are eager to see how they contribute to Klopp's already formidable line-up.
While Jurgen Klopp is pleased with his new arrivals, some players could be leaving the club before the summer transfer window closes. According to journalist Dean Jones, the Merseyside club may wrap up a deal for Romeo Lavia if long-time Reds pivot Fabinho heads for Saudi Arabia.
As reported by The Athletic, Al-Ittihad have tabled a £40m bid for Fabinho. If the 29-year-old midfielder indeed departs, the Reds will be left with a void to fill. Jones has indicated that Lavia could be the potential successor to Fabinho if the latter's move is actualized.
Conversations between Lavia and the Merseyside club are reportedly
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