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Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is the first player from Europe's top five leagues to complete 100 dribbles this season. The 22-year-old is currently the best dribbler in the world and has remained consistent for Real Madrid since the start of this season.
Vinicius Junior helped Los Blancos win the LaLiga title and the UEFA Champions League title this season. He continues to deliver impressive performances for the club this summer.
The Brazilian forward has scored 19 goals and provided 16 assists in 45 appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions this season. Although Los Blancos lost to Girona 4-2 in their last game, Vinicius Junior was one of the players with the best performance on the field throughout the match.
Girona coach Michel Sanchez also praised Vinicius Junior despite Real Madrid being beaten 4-2 by his side.
Vinicius Junior scored one goal and provided an assist in the match.
Girona coach Michel Sanchez said: "When Vinicius saw the yellow card, I told Arnau that he would not show the red card. I told Vinicius that we had to foul him so many times. because it's so good.
He never disconnects, although his gestures may seem like it, Vinicius is always focused on the game. He keeps challenging you, he keeps racing. I don't know how much effort he put into a game. He made 200 runs and efforts throughout the match. He forces you to [wake up] during the match.
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Liverpool are said to have entered into talks with the agent of Manuel Ugarte, who has enjoyed a promising season in midfield for Sporting CP this season.
Jrgen Klopp has major renovation work to do this summer, with his engine room in dire need of repair. During his tenure at Liverpool, he harnessed every drop of energy from his seasoned midfielders, but over time they grew tired and broke down from their relentless contributions on the pitch. .
Since 2018, the German coach has only signed a top-class midfielder, Thiago Alcntara, then 29 years old and now 32 years old. Captain Jordan Henderson is the same age as the Spaniards, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keta are both out of contract in the coming months. Furthermore, 37-year-old James Milner could join Brighton and Hove Albion this summer, who have competed for him under The Athletic. All in all, it is clear that Liverpool need to invest in their midfield, with new links emerging recently with Manuel Ugarte.
According to O Jogo - via Sport Witness - and CNN Portugal, Liverpool are currently considering a talent acquisition from Sporting CP as the summer transfer window approaches, with the club seemingly "initiating contact". initial". Just turning 22, the South American player looks perfectly capable of handling the problems that have arisen at Merseyside over the past 12 months.
The lack of vitality and vitality at Anfield has affected Liverpool's defense more than their attack this season. Indeed, the Reds are third in the Premier League table for expected goals per game - excluding penalties - despite Diogo Jota and Luis Daz missing out on much of the action, they are 11th. on defense with the same numbers.
While the situation has improved slightly in recent weeks since Klopp intervened in his 4-3-3 system, the team as a whole need to improve their anti-balloon efforts next year. The Reds boss is known for intense pressure as a coach but that identity has slipped this season.
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Wherever you are in the world - in the US, UK or beyond - you don't want to miss a thing. Ugarte seems to be the type of player designed specifically to restore the lost quality of initiative. He embodied most of Milner's nuances in his early years, and this season in Portugal he has shown himself as both a marathon runner and a top ball hunter. teacher, who is very natural when he can take down his opponent.
The Uruguay international, who represents the same national team as Darwin Nez, has made 152 tackles and intercepts in Portugal's top flight this season, putting him at the top of the standings. ahead of Rio Ave's Costinha on 141, followed by Benfica's Florentino Lus on 130.
In the Premier League, his average of 6.8 tackles and interceptions per 90 minutes is more than enough to keep him top of the table, ahead of Idrissa Gueye in second with 5.5 out of 90 minutes, next followed by Boubakary Soumar, Joo Palhinha and Casemiro. .
Liverpool's obvious transfer target is Manuel Ugarte playing for Sporting CP. Liverpool have 'started negotiations' with Manuel Ugarte, who would be the perfect signing in many ways.
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