Liverpool and Crystal Palace faced off in a Premier League meeting at Anfield on Saturday, with Arne Slot’s side aiming to make it three wins in a row.
Chelsea dropped points in midweek, meaning the Reds had a great chance to firmly cement themselves in the Champions League places with a win.
Alisson did not start despite suggestions he could return, but fan attention during the fixture was focused away from the depleted goalkeeper department and towards Adam Wharton.
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Liverpool started the tie fairly well, but it was the Crystal Palace midfielder who was grabbing fans’ attention.
Wharton has been linked to Liverpool again this week, described as a ‘dream’ midfield signing with a value of around £80m.
And after starting brightly at Anfield, which included a positive run forward that saw him ease past Alexis Mac Allister, Reds supporters are keen to see the Englishman signed.
One stated: “Can’t believe there’s some of our fans who don’t want Wharton, look at him.”
A second wrote: “Seen enough already, bring me Wharton tomorrow.”
“Wharton is so good,” a third reacted, with another Liverpool fan commenting: “Wharton is already schooling MacAllister.”
Another exclaimed: “Adam Wharton, WHAT A PLAYER!!”
While a sixth claimed: “10 minutes in and Adam Wharton has been the best player on the pitch. This really is his Anfield audition.”
And a seventh Reds fan demanded: “We have to sign Wharton.”
Liverpool could lose three midfielders this summer, and it is a position that already hasn’t been the strongest this season.
Mac Allister has looked off his game for a while, and behind him, Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo haven’t impressed when playing in the middle.
Signing someone of Wharton’s quality would be ideal, but he will likely have a lot of interest this summer.
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