Virgil van Dijk has praised Jarell Quansah, stating that the young centre-half is better than he was was at his tender age.
Jarell Quansah’s rise in English football before the 2023/24 season has surprised many.
Liverpool’s rumoured pursuit of Chelsea’s Levi Colwill, along with other speculated targets, suggested a similar narrative.
Nevertheless, we now appreciating another exceptional Academy talent alongside his teammate Virgil van Dijk.
“Jarell has dealt outstandingly well with every challenge that’s come his way so far,” the Dutchman was quoted as saying by The Athletic.
“He’s only 20 years old, he’s still growing. As a centre-half, you get better with experience.
“I was never this far, doing it consistently — like Ibou (Konate) and Jarell — when I was that young. He just has to keep going.
“There will be times when it’s tough, that’s absolutely normal, but it’s about how you deal with that. He’s a good boy.
“Mentally, he’s in the right frame of mind and that’s a good start. I’ll be there for him, whenever he needs. He’ll be just fine.”
This season, the Englishman has made 14 senior appearances in various competitions, totaling slightly more than 1,000 minutes on the field.
What Does the Future Hold?
Quansah’s sudden rise in the football scene promises to reshape our plans for the January transfer window, particularly concerning the acquisition of another centre-back.
The growing confidence in his potential means that Jurgen Klopp and his team are undoubtedly prioritising measures to foster his growth.
However, this doesn’t imply that we should overlook the need for a fresh centre-back.
It’s equally important for us to nurture and support Quansah’s promising career path.
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