Some of the most valuable players in the world are currently playing in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has a market value of 170 million euros, making him the second most valuable player in the league this season.
PSG striker Kylian Mbappe has a market value of 180 million euros and he is currently the most valuable player in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Mbappe scored twice against Bayern Munich but they were not recognized. He should perform well in the second leg. The French player has established himself as the best young player in the world.
Jamal Musiala has a market value of 100 million euros and he is currently playing in the UEFA Champions League. Man City striker Phil Foden has a market value of 110 million euros and he is one of the best young players in this season's UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has a market value of 120 million euros while Federico Valverde is currently valued at 100 million euros. Both players will start against Liverpool in this season's UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Here is a list of the most valuable players currently playing in the UEFA Champions League
Mbappe, Haaland, Vinicius Junior and Phil Foden are forwards while Jamal Musiala, Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde are midfielders. Josko Gvardiol, De Ligt and Ruben Dias are defenders while Courtois is the goalkeeper.
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Analysis from St James' Park after Liverpool's clash with Newcastle in the Premier League
When Liverpool first lost Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota to long-term injuries in October, Jurgen Klopp initially alternated between different formations and players on the left wing without much luck as the inconsistency of the Red Devils continues.
In desperation, he reached out to Darwin Nunez in November and the former Benfica man rewarded the move with an away assist for Spurs before scoring a brace at home against Southampton in the match. Liverpool's last match before the 2022 World Cup.
At the time, the decision to use the Uruguayan was just a measure of appeasement. After all, the £64m man has been signed as a striker while Diaz will be back in time for the Premier League restart, with Jota not too far behind. But then the Colombian player was forced to have knee surgery and the Red Devils found themselves lacking in attack. HOW IT HAPPENED:
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Klopp responded by signing Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in January, bringing in the left winger for an initial fee of £37m. And while it raises questions about who will start once all of Liverpool's options return to normal, the Dutchman's arrival at least suggests that Nunez's time on the left It's over.
But while he will indeed return to central wharf after the restart, as well as initially after Gakpo's arrival, in recent weeks, despite raising his eyebrows, Klopp has had other ideas. Unleashing a new trio with the Dutchman now at the center and Nunez on the left alongside Mohamed Salah, Liverpool are beginning to find a method in the madness.
Against Everton, it was the Uruguayan's dizzying pace on the left that provided Salah's first goal, as the striker repeatedly caused problems as he dribbled forward and cut in. in. In fact, the only thing missing from his performance was a goal as he watched both of his strikers score with Gakpo also opening his account for the club. .
Obviously do not want to repeat, it only took Nunez 10 minutes to score against Newcastle on Saturday night. Knocking Trent Alexander-Arnold's chipped ball forward, he knocks it down well before slamming an unstoppable shot home.
Many times in the first half of the season, such attacks were rushed, either off target or directly on the goalkeeper. But this time around, Nunez appeared calm as he scored his 11th goal of the season and his first in the Premier League since Southampton's double in November. However, the 23-year-old's performances were much more than his goals. He repeatedly caused problems for Kieran Tripper as he once again capitalized on his pace as Liverpool repeatedly threatened to counter-attack, and linked well with both Gakpo and Salah. After a slow start as a teammate, this new offense is starting to blossom.
With Jota and Roberto Firmino back from injury, there's no guarantee this will remain the top three or Nunez will even stay on the left wing. However, with three goals and two assists in three Premier League appearances in such a role, he may have found his footing. A decision that was initially made in desperation now seems like a breakthrough of genius.
Definitely a very different player from Sadio Mane, the Liverpool chaos agent always finding a way to replace the Senegalese with his electric speed and power, cutting inside the wing. And we are starting to keep an eye on his target or on a more regular basis.
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