Peter Schmeichel is present during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at San Siro Stadium
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Liverpool supporters will be concerned that they are drifting towards becoming Manchester United after back-to-back defeats under Andoni Iraola.
The Reds are already on their second manager since Jurgen Klopp’s exit, and just as United have struggled to replace Sir Alex Ferguson, Liverpool cannot seem to evoke the spirit that left along with their legendary former manager.
Thankfully, what they have been able to do has been to consistently outclass United in the transfer market. One such occasion arrived this summer, when Liverpool pounced to sign Jeremy Jacquet for a £60m fee from Rennes. Jacquet has gone on to be a sensation at Anfield, with Red Devils’ legend Peter Schmeichel now claiming that he wished the Frenchman had joined Man United instead.
Alisson and Virgil van Dijk have made costly mistakes in recent weeks. What should Liverpool do with the pair now that their contracts are set to run out in the summer?
Keep Allison but get rid of Van Dijk?Let both go
Genuinely have to keep both. They are still crucial for us and should be kept at all costs. Sadly I think we’ll lose one, most likely Alisson
Yeah, think I'm on board with that. Finding another Alisson won't be easy..might take a few years for that.. Mama deserves a shot
Yeah that’s the big question isn’t it. To be honest I’m more willing than most to give Mama a chance. I actually think he’s fine and will get better as he grows into the role. Deserves a season to show it at least. Can’t be Brughmans, not at 18/19
Schmeichel wanted Jeremy Jacquet at Man United
Jacquet might have had a difficult time against Arsenal on Sunday – and an even worse game during defeat to Fenerbahce on Wednesday – but the 21-year-old has otherwise been virtually faultless for Liverpool.
United, meanwhile, have had troubles with Lisandro Martinez in particular, while their own French wonderkid, Leny Yoro, is yet to live up to the hype.
All of that has left Schmeichel yearning for a change, and, as he told CBS Sports Golazo, Jacquet would have been one who he tried to sign for Michael Carrick’s team.
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“I’d like to see some defenders coming in in January,” said the former goalkeeper. “That would be a godsend.
“There was a lot of defenders in the summer I thought would be well suited for Manchester United. We saw one gone to Liverpool, Jacquet. I mean, he would have been fantastic for this football club.
“I thought that Van Hecke, who left Brighton to go to Tottenham, should have been someone that we should have looked at.”
With Jacquet fully settled and shining at Liverpool already, Schmeichel’s dreams will now never become reality.