Three young players can go, Liverpool are reminded of the dangers of foreign players dependence

Gilabola.com – Liverpool are considering various strategic steps in the transfer market this summer to strengthen the squad that won the Premier League title.

After completing a large transfer for Florian Wirtz as part of the midfield reshuffle that was started by Jurgen Klopp and continued by Arne Slot, attention is now shifting to a number of young players who have the potential to leave the club.

Curtis Jones, who a few years ago appeared stand out in the UEFA European U-21 Championship tournament, has developed into a senior player of the British national team. In the latest season, he performed almost 50 times for Liverpool in various soccer competitions, proves his flexibility and consistency in midfield.

However, a number of other young players did not experience similar developments. Harvey Elliott just got the chance to start a starter in the Premier League after Liverpool secured the title.

Jarell Quuansah, although he had appeared as a starter at the start of the season under the slot, then more often sat on the bench. Tyler Morton only played in five domestic cup matches, although previously it appeared promising in the loan period.

All three received attention from other clubs. Elliott is reportedly rejected the offer from Nottingham Forest, while Quuansah attracted Bayer Leverkusen. Morton, which has experience in the Championship, is also the target of a number of teams.

Although Liverpool have not made the final decision, their departure can leave a gap in the composition of the squad, especially related to the status of homegrown or local players.

Concerns of Loss of Local Identity in the Liverpool Team

At present, after the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold, there are only two senior British players left in the Liverpool squad: Curtis Jones and Joe Gomez. Gomez’s own position is still uncertain, because his future continues to be the material for speculation.

This condition is feared to cause Liverpool to lose local identity which during the Premier League era was inherited from Robbie Fowler to Jamie Carragher, then Steven Gerrard to Alexander-Arnold.

Arne Slot had indeed dropped a team without a British player when Derby against Everton in February. However, the existence of local players is considered to have a big influence in maintaining emotional bonds between the team and their supporters.

In comparison, rival clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle have a more significant number of English players in their main squad.

Liverpool are known as cosmopolitan clubs in the world of football, which reflects the diversity of the city itself. Many foreign players are able to adjust to local culture and become an inseparable part of the Merseyside community.

It’s just that, of course, the existence of local players has a strategic value, both in terms of the English League rules and in terms of club identity. The club is now faced with challenges to balance the diversity of squads with the need for homegrown players.

The transfer of Jeremie Frimpong, which meets the criteria of local players because of his academic period at Manchester City, is one of the intelligent solutions. But in the long run, Liverpool need to prepare a careful plan so as not to get caught up in situations that can hamper their movements in the transfer market and damage the balance of their football squad.