5 Great Liverpool Players from the Netherlands

Liverpool want to increase the strength of their squad next summer. They plan to bring in a number of new players in the transfer market.

Liverpool underwent this season with less than good results. Jurgen Klopp's team have failed to defend the Premier League title.

The Reds are currently even thrown out of the top four in the Premier League. They are threatened with failing to appear in the Champions League next season.

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After appearing disappointing this season, Liverpool will definitely want to clean up next summer. The Reds are likely to recruit players in the transfer market this year.

There have been a number of Dutch players who have been linked with Liverpool in recent times. They could be docked at Anfield next season.

Here are five Dutch players who have been linked with Liverpool.

5 Dutch Players for Liverpool

1. Memphis Depay

Liverpool have been linked with Liverpool very often. The Reds are reportedly still interested in bringing the former Manchester United player to Anfield.

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The Dutch striker will be up for grabs in the transfer market next summer. Because, his contract with Lyon will expire at the end of the season.

Depay performed quite well after moving to Lyon. He has scored 75 goals and 53 assists in 176 appearances in all competitions for the French club.

2. Donyell Malen

Donyell Malen has impressed with PSV in this 2020/21 season. The Dutch striker has scored 18 goals on the Eredivisie stage.

No wonder Malen is being hunted by a number of Europe's top clubs. Previously, the 22-year-old player was linked with Barcelona, ​​Juventus and AC Milan.

Liverpool are reportedly also interested in signing Malen next summer. Malen will be plotted as a replacement for Divock Origi who will almost certainly be released next summer.

3. Ryan Gravenberch

Ryan Gravenberch managed to steal the attention with Ajax Amsterdam. Even though he is only 18 years old, Gravenberch has successfully become the first choice in Ajax's midfield.

Throughout the 2020/2021 season, Gravenberch has recorded 45 matches in all competitions. Of that amount, he was able to score five goals and six assists.

Liverpool are reportedly interested in bringing Gravenberch to Anfield. The midfielder can replace Georginio Wijnaldum in the Reds midfield.

4. Stefan De Vrij

Liverpool are reportedly interested in recruiting Stefan De Vrij. The Reds need a new center-back to strengthen their back line.

The 29-year-old had great success in Serie A. He impressed during his four years at Lazio before helping Inter Milan to the Serie A title this season.

The Netherlands international still has two years remaining on his contract at the Giuseppe Meazza. However, a financial crisis could lead Inter to let go of the player in the summer.

5. Sven Botman

Another defender who has been linked with Liverpool is Sven Botman. The Dutch defender is reportedly still in demand by the Reds.

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Botman was actually the target of Liverpool in the January transfer market yesterday. However, the Reds ultimately failed to bring in the 21-year-old player.

Botman currently plays in France with Lille. He has made 45 appearances in all competitions for the club.

Source: various sources

Jose Mourinho's Last 10 Purchases at Inter Milan, Where Are They Now?

 Jose Mourinho was once a part of Inter Milan. The man from Portugal coached Inter for two seasons in the 2008-2010 period.

Together with Mourinho, Inter achieved great success. They became the first Italian team to win the treble winners.

Inter won the treble winners in Mourinho's second season at the Giuseppe Meazza. At that time the Nerazzurri won the Coppa Italia, Serie A and the Champions League.

In that season, Mourinho recruited 10 new players. Most of them are the backbone of the Nerazzurri in embracing the treble.

So, what is the fate of these players? Check out below.

Jose Mourinho's Last 10 Purchases

1. Diego Milito

Purchased from Genoa, Diego Milito became an important player for Inter Milan in the 2009/2010 season. The Argentine bomber scored 30 goals, including two against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.

Milito played for Inter until 2014. He then returned to Argentina with his first club Racing Club. Milito retired from the green field in 2016. The former Zaragoza player is now sports manager at Racing.

2. Thiago Motta

Thiago Motta also imported from Genoa. The Brazilian-born midfielder was redeemed by Inter Milan with a dowry of 10.2 million euros.

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Motta became one of Inter's regular players under Jose Mourinho. He played for the Nerazzurri until 2012.

The former Barcelona player then continued his career with PSG. After retiring in 2018, Motta pursued a career as a coach.

3. Lucio

Lucio was brought in by Inter Milan from Bayern Munich. Even though at that time he was 31 years old, the Nerazzurri did not go to waste to bring Lucio.

Lucio is able to appear solid with Inter. The Brazilian defender formed a formidable duet with Walter Samuel at the back of La Beneamata.

After three years at Inter, Lucio then continued his career with Juventus, Sao Paulo, Palmeiras, FC Goa, Gama and Brasiliense. Lucio finally decided to retire on January 29, 2020.

4. Samuel Eto'o

Inter Milan released Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Barcelona. In exchange, the Nerazzurri got Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o.

Eto'o has been able to come together with another new Nerazzurri striker, Diego Milito. He managed to score 16 goals throughout the 2009/2010 season.

Eto'o defended Inter for two seasons before continuing his career with Anzhi Makhachkala, Chelsea, Everton, Sampdoria, Antalyaspor, Konyaspor and Qatar SC. Eto'o retired from football on 7 September 2019.

5. Denis Alibec

Denis Alibec was brought by Inter Milan from Farul Constanta. The Romanian player was only 18 years old when he joined the Nerazzurri.

Alibec was unable to break into Inter's first team. He only played two matches with the club based at the Giuseppe Meazza.

After being loaned to several clubs, Alibec was released to Astra Giurgiu in 2014. Currently, the 30-year-old player plays for Turkish club Kayserispor.

6. Kerlon

Kerlon joins Inter Milan from Cruzeiro. Unfortunately, the recurrent knee injury makes Kerlon spend more time in the treatment room.

The Brazilian has never played in Inter's first team. After being loaned to several clubs, Kerlon was released to Fujieda MYFC in 2012.

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After three months without a club, Kerlon decided to retire from football on 20 October 2017. Spartak Trnava became the last club in his career.

7. Marko Arnautovic

Marko Arnautovic came to Inter Milan on loan from Twente. The Austrian player had played by Jose Mourinho three times.

Arnautovic's career at Inter lasted only one season. In the following season he decided to join Werder Bremen.

Having played in the Premier League with Stoke City and West Ham, Arnautovic currently plays for Shanghai Port. He has strengthened the Chinese club since 2019.

8. Wesley Sneijder

Wesley Sneijder joins Inter from Real Madrid. The Dutch midfielder went on to prove to be one of the Nerazzurri's best buys.

Sneijder had a big contribution in helping Inter win the treble winners. He scored eight goals and 15 assists throughout the 2009/2010 season.

Sneijder then parted ways with Inter in 2013 by leaving for Galatasaray. After strengthening Nice and Al-Gharafa, Sneijder retired on 12 August 2019 and is now the director of FC Utrecht.

9. Goran Pandev

Goran Pandev returned to Inter Milan in January 2010. Behind the Giuseppe Meazza after playing for Lazio for four and a half seasons.

Pandev started alongside Diego Milito and Samuel Eto'o in that year's Champions League final. He is one of the important players in Jose Mourinho's team.

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Apart from one season with Galatasaray, Pandev has continued to play in Italy ever since. Now the Macedonian is playing for Genoa.

10. McDonald Mariga

McDonald Mariga was brought to Inter Milan on February 1, 2010. The Kenyan midfielder was recruited from fellow Serie A club Parma.

The 31-year-old has scored just one goal in 36 games for Inter. He then returned to Parma in 2014

In 2017, Mariga joined Spanish club Real Oviedo. He is currently retired from the world of football.

Source: various sources

These 5 Goalkeepers have also Scored Goals in the EPL

Alisson Becker is the center of attention today. This cannot be separated from the action carried out by the former AS Roma goalkeeper.

Alisson scored when Liverpool visited West Brom's headquarters in Week 36 of the 2020-21 Premier League. Alisson broke into The Baggies' goal in the 95th minute.

The goal made Liverpool win 2-1 over West Brom. Alisson also made history by becoming the first goalkeeper to successfully score goals in competitive matches for Liverpool since 1892.

However, Alisson is not the first goalkeeper to score goals in the Premier League competition. He is listed as the sixth goalkeeper to do so.

So who are the goalkeepers who have scored on the Premier League stage? Check out the following information.

5 Goalkeepers who Scored Goals in the EPL

1. Peter Schmeichel

Peter Schmeichel is the first goalkeeper to score in the Premier League competition. He did it while strengthening Aston Villa in the 2001/02 season.

In the match against Everton, Schmeichel also advanced to the opponent's penalty area. From a corner kick, a volley from the former Manchester United goalkeeper entered the Everton goal.

Unfortunately, Schmeichel's goal was unable to prevent Villa from losing. Aston Villa surrendered with a score of 2-3 in the match.

2. Brad Friedel

Brad Friedel is a goalkeeper who has had plenty of experience in the Premier League. He has played for a number of English clubs such as Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa and Tottenham.

During his time in the Premier League, Friedel made 450 appearances with 132 clean sheets. The goalkeeper from the United States also scored one goal.

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The goal was created when Friedel defended Blackburn in the 2004/05 season. He scored in the match against Charlton Athletic in the 90th minute.

3. Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson had strengthened Tottenham Hotspur. The former England goalkeeper made history with the Spurs.

Robinson was able to create goals for The Lillywhites. This happened when Spurs met Watford in the Premier League continued in the 2006/07 season.

Robinson scored a spectacular goal with a free kick from 88 meters. The goal made Tottenham win 3-1 at White Hart Lane Stadium.

4. Tim Howard

Tim Howard has played for two Premier League clubs; Manchester United and Everton. He scored a goal while playing for the Toffees.

Howard scored when Everton faced Bolton Wanderers in the 2011/12 season. He beat Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan from inside his own penalty area.

Howard's action occurred in the 60's. Unfortunately, Everton were beaten by a score of 1-2 in this match which was held at Goodison Park.

5. Asmir Begovic

The last goalkeeper before Alisson to score in the Premier League was Asmir Begovic. At that time he defended Stoke City.

Begovic scored when Stoke faced Southampton in the 2013/14 season. The Bosnian goalkeeper scored from a long-range shot.

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Begovic kicks the ball from his own penalty box. The ball kicked swiftly and finally bounced to the ground, so the ball outwitted the opponent's goalkeeper and led to a goal.

Source: Premier League