Premier League 2016/17: Grading the transfers - Liverpool

Despite the new signings, Philippe Coutinho has been Klopp’s most important player so far

#6 Georginio Wijnaldum

Wijnaldum has been an under-rated star for Liverpool this season

Wijnaldum joined Liverpool from Newcastle in a deal worth around £25 million. It was a deal that raised eyebrows particularly because of his performances last year. He scored all his goals for Newcastle at St. James’ Park, and it was argued that Liverpool could do without a big money signing who was used to blowing hot and cold.

As it has turned out, Wijnaldum has scored only one goal this season, but Klopp has not played him in an advanced a role as he was playing at Newcastle. In his role, the Dutchman is the man in midfield who has to do a bit of everything.

He has shown a tremendous amount of energy in all the games that he has played this season and he has played well enough to keep Emre Can – Liverpool’s best midfielder last season – on the bench, even when he has been fit.

The Wijnaldum that Liverpool have right now does not do anything flashy. He sticks to his job, keeps the ball moving around and ensures that the opposition midfielders don’t have time on the ball.

Grade – 7/10 – Even though he has not been flashy, he has stuck to his job and gone about his job unassumingly.

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