Over the years Real Madrid and Liverpool have had some encounters both on and off the pitch. Once again, the British and the Spanish club have crossed paths, but this time on the transfer market. Both Liverpool and Real Madrid have aimed for the same player for their next transfer. The Brazilian player Gabriel Mec has caught the eye of some top clubs, including Madrid and Liverpool. As reported by the Brazilian reporter Fabio Vargas, Liverpool is on the verge of overtaking Madrid in the race to sign the young talent.
Why Madrid and Liverpool are interested in the Brazilian talent
Both Real Madrid and Liverpool have lost a significant number of matches lately. The current Premier League champions have lost a lot of games during the October-November span. The current title holders are now 5th in the league and are well out of the title race. On the other hand, the fifteen time Champions League winners are also suffering a lot lately. Under their new manager Xabi Alonso, they had a very good start to the season, as they won the first EL clásico of the season, beating the mighty Barcelona. Since then, nothing really worked out for the Spanish coach. They have given away a 5-point lead to Barcelona and are currently second in the league. Both Xabi Alonso and Arne Slot have figured out they need a midfielder suitable for their system. Both the club’s management are closely monitoring the of Gabriel Mec. The Brazilian midfielder’s brilliance and composure have impressed the two coaches. The midfielder is currently playing in the Brazilian club Gremio and has already shown what he is capable of doing. The midfielder has already played 7 games for the Brazil U17 team and already scored 1 goal. It would be interesting to see his situation in the upcoming transfer windows.
What developments are needed for Liverpool and Real Madrid?
Other than their midfield problems, both the clubs have a lot to improve as soon as possible. The defending champions, Liverpool, have a huge problem in their backline. In a recent interview, Arne Slot said that their main problems lie in the Reds’ backline. Both Van Dijk and Konate are out of form and are struggling to keep a clean sheet. Konate is having a very bad season, as he cannot find calmness on the pitch. On the other hand, due to his partner’s poor performances, the Liverpool captain has failed to gather momentum. The same can be said for Real Madrid’s defense, as they are also facing problems in their backline. They have a huge gap in their defense as they are facing injury problems. Players like Carvajal, Eder Militao, and Trent Alexander Arnold are having long-term injuries.
Fan’s reaction
The fans from both the sides are excited to hear the rumors of a possible arrival of a player. Many fans are already thinking about how their new signings will fit in their manager’s system. The fans are expecting them, the new player, to live up to their expectations and believe they will bring their club’s form back to their prime days. The fans are also happy that Xabi Alonso and Arne Slot both have requested a defender from their respective club managements.
Author’s insight
From the author’s point of view, it’s high time for the Brazilian talent Gabriel Mec to make a big move in the upcoming transfer windows. Although the clubs should seek a defensive player so that they can strengthen their backline.
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