The strategic decision of Liverpool to stay away from the Klauter for Jude Bellingham in the summer of 2023 was 'crucial' for their Premier League title winnings, told Pundit Chris Sutton Ian Ladyman about the latest episode of the mail's it's all kicking! ” Podcast.
From the back of various electrical seasons in Borussia Dortmund, Jude Bellingham was the subject of a bidding war between Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool who entered the 2023/2024 season.
Until the dismay of fans, Liverpool immediately withdrew from the race for Bellingham when the transfer window opened, with reference to a potentially enormous transfer costs such as the reason to avoid the young talent if the club needed a total revision in midfield.
Instead of the expensive Bellingham, Liverpool chose to sign four midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Wataru Endo and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Chris Sutton told the football editor of Mail Sport, Ian Ladyman that the decision of Liverpool not to bow to Fandruk during that rebuilding of midfield, has been proven, shown by the side of Arne Slot who won the Twentieth League title of the club during the weekend.
'Not signing Bellingham in 2023 was a crucial decision [in Liverpool’s title win]', former striker Sutton argued.
'Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, those three players in midfield have been a constant. They were essential for Liverpool this season.
“The furore around Liverpool and Bellingham, whether he would go there or not, and then opt for Real Madrid – it all worked to their advantage.”
Under Arne Slot, Liverpool's midfield is in a red -hot form: the Dutch international Ryan Gravenberch registered the second most interceptions of each player in the competition, while Alexis Mac Allister has stolen the headlines for a number of excellent long -distance finishing.
Allegedly, Bellingham became the best paid midfielder in Europe after completing his move to Madrid two seasons ago.
Sutton added that the consistency of important artists is the reason for Liverpool that the Premier League conquered compared to Rivals Arsenal and Manchester City.
He explained: 'Liverpool did not go on the transfer market at all. Slot adopted the posture of – if it is not broken, don't repair it.
'They have just been about their affairs: they have been so consistent and ruthless. Liverpool has not only won the competition, they have won it on almost a canter. '
Ladyman also praised Liverpool, which stated that the ability to keep star artists fit this season was decisive.
“They have kept all their big players suitable and that is no coincidence,” said the columnist.
'One of the reasons why Liverpool had hired Slot was because of his previous record in Holland of the management of players' work burden. Their owners took knowledge of the fact that the previous teams of Slot tend to not suffer many injuries.
“All their big players could come to the party and perform at a consistent high level.”
Ladyman added that Liverpool were his favorites to remove the title again next season, not believing that one window can turn the fortunes of old Rivals Manchester City.
He said: 'People asked me if Liverpool will improve next season. Now I don't know if they will do that without buying players, because their level has been so high.
“But will they have to improve? City will be a new team at the start of the following season, which could somehow go.
“Arsenal, Chelsea, Villa, Forest are going to take that step from where they are now up to ninety point season?”
To hear the complete opinions of Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman about the title win of Liverpool, listen to 'It's All Sticking!', Where you also get your podcasts.