DBasia.news – Liverpool’s decision to bring in Arthur Melo invites many questions. The Reds signed players who did not shine at the previous club. However, Lionel Messi once had an opinion about Arthur.
The storm of injuries that hit the Liverpool midfielder simultaneously made Jurgen Klopp change his decision. The manager asked the Reds management to bring in new players in the midfield post.
The chosen player is Arthur. The Brazilian midfielder came on loan.
Liverpool’s choice to hook Arthur invites polemic. Arthur’s ability was questioned because it was difficult to penetrate the first team at Juventus.
Heading into Juve in the summer of 2020, Arthur was rarely a starting player. In 63 appearances in all competitions, he also only scored one goal and one assist.
However, Lionel Messi once issued a different opinion about Arthur. When Arthur joined Barcelona from Gremio in the summer of 2018, Messi was impressed by the youngster’s actions.
“Those who joined were very good. I don’t know much about Arthur, but he looks similar to Xavi,” Messi told Tot Costa in 2018 as reported by the Liverpool Echo.
“Arthur is very safe in holding the ball and can be trusted. He has a La Masia style,” added Messi.
“Arthur plays short passes without losing the ball. He responds quickly according to the dynamics of the team.”
Next, Liverpool will challenge Everton in the 2022-2023 Premier League match, at Goodison Park Stadium, Saturday (3/9). Currently, the Reds are in sixth place with eight points from five matches.