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Mignolet's valuation by Liverpool proves that team chemistry is essential for Klopp
In January, it seemed obvious that Liverpool would bid farewell to the Belgian influence on its workforce when the window of summer transfers would open.
Simon Mignolet and Divock Origi had just taken their second start of the campaign as the Reds were beaten 2-1 by the Wolves in the third round of the FA Cup.
And since there were no more national cup matches to come, it was not hard to imagine that none of them would be in 2018-19.
Of course, that was far from the case for Origi, who then legitimized his legendary status with a series of crucial goals on the road to the Champions League before the end of the season.
Now, instead of heading for the exit, the 24-year-old has promised his future a new push for silverware by signing new terms this summer.
Mignolet did not have that comforting feeling, but the goalie spent the rest of the campaign on the bench staring at Alisson Becker star.
Nevertheless, its future may not be as clear as expected at the end of these difficult months, especially because nothing is ever simple in football.
Sources close to the player told Standard Sport that he wanted to relaunch his career this summer by starting in search of a regular football.
And they are aware of the kind of numbers required for Liverpool to start negotiations to end his six-year stay at Anfield.
But while club leaders are reluctant to publicly attribute a value to an badet they do not want to sell, it is notorious that Crystal Palace's bid of £ 8 million would not be enough to get them to sell. Table.
Indeed, Jurgen Klopp considers that Mignolet is more than a competent substitute for Alisson; it is a key element in the locker room chemistry that has proved essential to the success of last season in Europe.
James Milner echoed these sentiments in April when he said about his colleague: "Someone who has not talked much about this season, Simon Mignolet.
"It's amazing how he's on the training ground, he has the best attitude I've ever seen in my life.
"Every day he pushes himself and pushes Ali and the boys to improve. Nobody will ever talk about him in the press because he is not on the field, but he has been so important to us this season. "
As such, it would require not only a substantial offer from Klopp to consider a departure, but also a strong indication from the Belgian international ready to leave.
At the present time, none of these things have materialized, which means that Liverpool has no reason to think that it is necessary to start looking for a new goalkeeper in the near future.
Thus, what once seemed the least complicated element of the club's summer activities now seems to be able to continue until the end of the day.
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