
Share
9th March 2018
06:16pm GMT

Many Liverpool fans will tell you that they have been crying out for a dominant centre back for many seasons so the signing of Van Dijk has been vital. The one signing that will propel them to maintain a challenge for the league title next season has yet to arrive.
Naby Keita lit up the Europa league on Thursday night with a energetic performance in midfield. Many people who have not watched Keita make the assumption that he is an N'golo Kante style player but this is not the case. Keita is the complete midfield player.
He is as good going forward as he is going back. His assist for Werner’s goal against Zenit St Petersburg on Thursday emphasised this.
Keita picked up the ball and ran at Zenit’s defence before slotting through a inch perfect through ball. Keita had 102 touches of the ball and attempted seven dribbles. Statistics like this will get Liverpool fans excited. Can you imagine his all action performances complementing the already dangerous attack of Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Mourinho’s United are in a peculiar position. Rumors circulate that Anthony Martial will not be offered a new deal. The arrival of Alexis Sanchez was seen as a coup and a real victory over Manchester City but this has not proven to be the case.
His arrival has meant that the talented Marcus Rashford has seen playing time slashed and this is a real concern for United fans. Paul Pogba has yet to establish himself as the superstar midfielder United expected when he made the move from Italy.
This is down to him being asked to play a defensive role for Mourinho's team which does not suit his strengths at all. Gary Neville said after the Crystal Palace game that David De Gea is the only world class player in the current United squad and it is hard to argue with the Salford City owner.
De Gea is sure to be of interested to Real Madrid when the transfer window reopens and it will be interesting to see if United keep hold of their star man.
Mourinho will definitely look to improve his United squad, and I am sure he will have them ready to challenge next season, but his methods have not worked this season and he will never change his ways.
This weekend's game is sure to give a better indication of who can challenge for the title next season.
Liverpool have a lot of promise but Jose Mourinho and Manchester United should never be written off. The game is scheduled for a Saturday lunchtime kick off and is set to make for interesting viewing.Explore more on these topics: