Alvaro Fernandez (SL Benfica) from Manchester United is attracting attention from archrival Liverpool.
Spanish media As said on the 12th (Korea time), “Liverpool is keeping an eye on Alvaro Fernandez. His performance against Atletico Madrid (ATM) was enough to arouse interest. Liverpool is the most active player at the moment.”
Fernandez, a former member of Real Madrid’s youth team, wore the Manchester United uniform in 2020. Although Fernandez was born in 2003, he immediately joined the U-23 team and secured the starting left-back position.
Fernandez went on loan to Preston North End and Granada CF to gain experience in playing in the first team, but failed to settle down in Manchester United’s first team. Eventually, he transferred to Benfica on loan during the last season and confirmed his full transfer ahead of this season.
After moving to Benfica, Fernandez has emerged as a key player in his team. He made a soft landing with Benfica last season and has been reborn as a key player for the team this season. Fernandez has full potential after leaving Manchester United, ranking No. 1 in creating chances.
In particular, he showed great performance in the second round of the UEFA Champions League phase against ATM on the 3rd. Fernandez recorded four interceptions and one key pass in 90 minutes, receiving 8.2 points, the highest rating for both teams, from “Sofas Score.”
Thanks to his performance, Fernandez is drawing attention from 꽁머니. Ahead of this season, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp resigned and Arne Slot took the helm. Liverpool ranks first in the English Premier League (EPL) and fifth in the UEFA Champions League phase in the slot system.
Andy Robertson is the starting left-back for Liverpool. Robertson, who moved to Liverpool in 2017, was born in 1994 and has turned 30. Kostas Chimikas, the backup left-back, is also born in 1996, and is not young. Hence, Liverpool wants Fernandez, a young defender born in 2003.
As added: “Liverpool are looking for a long-term replacement for Robertson. Fernandes does not need to adapt in England through his life at United and Preston. Fernandes is under contract until 2029 but has a termination clause.”