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8 Goals And 6 Assists – 3 Reasons Why Liverpool Should Sign This Super Playmaker

Liverpool are reportedly looking at bolstering their midfield in January in order to make a sustained push for a Champions League spot, if not the Premier League title, and Sevilla’s Croatian playmaker Ivan Rakitic has been linked with a move to the Reds. Here’s a look at three reasons Liverpool should look to sign the Croatian.

1. Strengthening the midfield

Ivan Rakitić
Ivan Rakitić

Rakitic is a player with a proven pedigree and has performed well at both Schalke and Sevilla, suggesting that he has what it takes to adapt to a new environment, and is likely to be able to adjust to the demands of the English game. He can play as a box-to-box midfielder, as a right sided midfielder or even as an advanced playmaker, meaning that his versatility will be welcomed by Brendan Rodgers. He also does his fair share of defensive duties as suggested by his high average defensive actions of almost 4 per game.

Liverpool have been light on midfield options almost all season with Joe Allen, Lucas and Steven Gerrard all spending time on the sidelines due to injuries. With Rodgers preferring to play three midfielders, the squad has been stretched at times this season, and a quality addition like Rakitic will only help Liverpool’s push for a Champions League spot.