The Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, seemed delighted with the performance of the Norway international during his recent appearance at Anfield.
At Anfield and in the circles of Liverpool fans, there is a myth, an ethereal rumour and a spell which seems to have mystical power. That legend is that of the magical Jurgen Klopp hug – the myth claims that whichever opposition player Jurgen Klopp hugs will inevitably sign for Liverpool.
From Sadio Mane to Oxlade Chamberlain and Virgil Van Dijk, the legend has stayed true and become a prophecy of a kind. A player hugged by Klopp is almost destined to end up at Liverpool.
Playing for Genk at Anfield on Tuesday night, the Norwegian player Sander Berge received the famous Klopp hug and on top of that Berge received words of praise too by the German coach.
Berge who was a constant threat at Anfield using his pace and creative flair from midfield to cause Liverpool defensive problems was approached by Klopp at the end of the game.
According to the Norwegian outlet VG, Klopp told Berge that Berge was ‘an interesting player, a very interesting player.’
Such words are high praise by the German manager and it will most definitely spark rumours of a potential approach.
The Reds have often lacked creative flair from midfield and it is exactly what Berge provides. His pace and constant dribbles driving into space and causing trouble was demonstrated in both displays against Liverpool and on top of that his pressing ability was greatly put to the test too and Berge did not disappoint.
Speaking to VG regarding Klopp’s praise Berge told the Norwegian outlet that ‘it was a great moment’ to have been praised by Jurgen Klopp.
Able to play both as a CDM and CM, Berge’s versatility is certainly something Liverpool could use. His pace and ability to stay strong in the tackle is reminiscent of Fabinho, while his attacking traits and long darting runs can be compared to Oxlade-Chamberlain. In Berge, Jurgen Klopp could have discovered a true gem and someone who could help replace the ageing legs of James Milner and Adam Lallana in the Reds’ squad.
With such high praise for the player, Klopp will certainly keep a close eye on Berge’s performances in the Champions League and perhaps a January transfer to Liverpool will be on the cards for the Norwegian starlet.
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