Why keep Nathaniel Clyne in Liverpool instead of spending a lot of money

Jurgen Klopp reaffirmed last week at a sunny park in Prenton Park that this current transfer window would not be as impressive for Liverpool.

The German, surrounded by a cohort of smiling fans, inevitably answered questions from newcomers. His comments on the use of Rhian Brewster and the return of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain suggest that the club will probably turn inland rather than navigate the waters of the current transfer market.

A flawless stay

One area in particular, which some have put forward for reinforcements, is thorough. All fresh from the heroic exploits of 2018/1919 Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold, fans have logically called to cover the left and right mooring posts in order to avoid putting in wrong this talented duo and crucial.

Looking forward to the challenge in Bournemouth, I can not wait to get started! I would also like to wish good luck to everyone in Liverpool for the rest of the season ⚽ pic.twitter.com/24EUZlzXry

– Nathaniel Clyne (@Nathaniel_Clyne) January 4, 2019

However, a closer look at the depth of Liverpool's current ranks reveals a forgotten man at Anfield. Nathaniel Clyne is still very red.

Fall in disgrace

The right-back has suffered a quick fall in Liverpool over the last two seasons, culminating in a loan period to Bournemouth in January.

The fitness problems and the inevitable rise in standards at Jurgen Klopp have seen the career of his back stagnate since 2017. And yet, when he was called to do his part, the former man of the Crystal Palace has rarely let anyone down. A flawless stay

Keeping him at Anfield this summer makes sense for Liverpool looking to balance his team.

Minimum Amount of fuss

A flawless stay

If some talk about the future and the need to invest in new talent, Liverpool could do much worse than to create links with his former crew in first team.

With regard to Clyne's judgment, it has largely been forgotten that his arrival of £ 12.5m from Southampton was considered one of the few elements of good work by the ridiculous transfer committee of the time .

Clyne was a pleasant tonic for stewardship prone to Glen Johnson's mistakes. Unlike his erratic predecessor, he offered you a rebadured and calm reading of the game, detecting all potential situations before they became a real problem.

During his two full seasons as a regular first-team player, Clyne recorded an impressive 95 interceptions in the Premier League and had a 75% success rate.

He did his job reliably and with a minimum of hbadle or flair. That's where the problem lies for Mr. Clyne.

Reliable, reliable, boring

It would be fair to say that Clyne is a casualty of the modern day Premier League. Backs were once considered a boring necessity. Jamie Carragher once said on the air that you were a central defender or a missed winger if you played there.

However, in the modern explosive game of Klopp heavy metal counter-press and Pep Guardiola's possession carousel, the backs have become rock stars.

In Liverpool in particular, Clyne's successor Alexander-Arnold is probably as important as anyone else for his team's offensive play. His total of 12 Premier League badists last season was a league record for a defenseman, such is his power and consistency to create opportunities on the flank.

Contrary to these astonishing numbers, Clyne only recorded 10 badists in 185 Premier League matches. At a time when the backs overlap, it's hot, it's hot, Clyne is considered rather archaic.

If it is hard to deny that he is a reliable and reliable advocate, it is for some finally a bit boring and far too limited for the future.

Common sense

A flawless stay

However, at Clyne, Liverpool has a strong defensive option and a player who has recorded more than 350 career appearances with a high professional level.

While we talk excitedly about the breakthrough of emerging teenager Ki-Jana Hoever, it would certainly be less risky, plus a show of common sense, to choose Clyne's experienced and adequate services this season.

Being able to choose a player with Clyne's experience to share the burden, should be something to celebrate for Liverpool fans. His presence could also keep Alexander-Arnold on his guard and avoid any risk of complacency that creep into the gifted youngster.

Klopp could do much worse than return to his 3-1 victory over Manchester United last December.

Clyne was selected late for the game because of injuries sustained elsewhere. Making his debut season in the Premier League, he did what he does best: stay right without drama, he was reliable and completely reliable and the end result was far from boring.