Former Liverpool forward Stan Collymore believes Adam Wharton would be a better signing than Alex Scott for the Reds’ midfield.
Collymore argues Scott is too similar to Florian Wirtz in profile: an all-round midfielder strong in the attacking phase but not as reliable defensively. Liverpool, he reckons, needs a hard-working midfielder who can do both jobs—the work in front of the back four and the technical quality to start attacks.
Wharton fits that bill, Collymore told Betarades.gr. He never stops moving and has the discipline and ability to sit deep while playing out from the back. “For Liverpool, yes, Adam Wharton would be a good signing. Maybe he would be a 7/10 or 8/10 signing. He is a quality midfielder and Liverpool are looking at him for sure.”
Collymore acknowledges Wharton’s form has been patchy over the past 18 months and that Crystal Palace’s own ups and downs have masked his potential. Even so, he sees the ability there. He also offered a bigger compliment to Elliot Anderson, arguing the Newcastle midfielder could eventually surpass Declan Rice.
It’s one former player’s view, but it adds to the talk around Liverpool’s midfield options heading into January.
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