Abdoulaye Doucoure could be a star in Liverpool’s midfield, according to former England and Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves.
Doucoure shone for Watford against the Reds on Saturday evening, as the Hornets won 3-0 at Vicarage Road.
Speaking to Premier League Productions, with quotes provided by the Daily Star, Hargreaves talked the Frenchman up as a player, tipping him to shine for Liverpool:
He’s one of the most influential players in the Premier League who doesn’t play in the big six.
He’s one of those players who can give a team so much, he used to play a lot deeper but now he’s in the box a lot more.
He’s got goals, he’s got assists he’s so athletic. He’s got that frame of Paul Pogba, he’s got a good touch and he can finish.
This guy could play in Liverpool’s midfield that’s how good he is.
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I thought Doucoure was outstanding against the Reds, bossing the likes of Fabinho and Gini Wijnaldum throughout.
Hargreaves is right in his assessment that the 27-year-old could excel at Anfield, possessing the attributes to succeed under Jurgen Klopp.
Although his 79.4 per cent pass completion rate doesn’t necessarily catch the eye – Gini Wijnaldum’s is 90.9% in the Premier League this season, as a comparison – it has to be remembered that he is playing for a team fighting against relegation.
I believe his ability to cover ground could make him an influential presence, and he averages two tackles and 1.1 key passes per game, showing his quality at both ends of the pitch. Wijnaldum is only averaging 1.0 and 0.3 respectively.
I wouldn’t expect Klopp to make a move for Doucoure, however, mainly due to him being 27 already. The German is also well-stocked in box-to-box midfield positions, with money needing to be spent elsewhere, such as on a backup left-back and an additional forward.
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