Former Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson reckons the Reds should steer clear of Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez and pursue Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella instead. The Premier League champions are eyeing a new left-back to eventually succeed Andy Robertson.
As per Metro, Kerkez is Slot’s side’s primary target, having enjoyed an impressive season for Bournemouth, but Johnson wants them to bring in Cucurella, who’s also having a superb season.
The Spaniard, who arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2022, has played 45 times across competitions this season, contributing six goals and four assists. Four of those goals and two assists have come in 34 outings in the Premier League, where Enzo Maresca’s side are fifth with two games remaining.
He continued about the Euro 2024 champion:
Hailing Cucurella, 26, Johnson concluded:
Cucurella is contracted to the Blues till 2028, having arrived at the club in a reported deal worth £63 million.
Both Liverpool and Chelsea are having solid seasons. While the Reds have won the Premier League, the Blues are in the UEFA Europa Conference League final, standing on the cusp of victory.
Before looking to become the first team to win all three major European club competitions, Maresca’ side – coming off a 2-0 loss at Newcastle United – next take on Manchester United at home on Friday (May 16).
Meanwhile, Slot’s Reds – following a 2-2 home draw with 10-man Arsenal last weekend – will seek a return to winning ways when they visit Brighton on Monday (May 19).
Bhargav supports Italy at national level, a team steeped in tradition and history according to him. He still harbors the heartbreak from the Azzurri’s 1994 FIFA World Cup final defeat against Brazil, and protagonist-turned-antagonist from the game, ‘Divine Ponytail’ Roberto Baggio is his all-time favorite player. His favorite manager is Marcelo Lippi, who ended Italy’s 24-year wait for the World Cup trophy, winning it in 2006.
Outside Europe’s top five leagues, he follows the MLS following Lionel Messi’s move in 2023 but favors Cristiano Ronaldo in the G.O.A.T. debate. During his free time, Bhargav enjoys driving off to new places and singing.
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