Liverpool Defender Sepp van den Berg Closing in on Season-Long Loan Move to Mainz
Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg is closing in on a season-long loan move to Mainz, according to This Is Anfield. The 21-year-old Dutchman has flown to Germany to finalize the temporary stay in the Bundesliga.
Van den Berg spent the 2022/23 campaign with Schalke, but his stay was disrupted by injuries. Liverpool have now sanctioned another loan departure for the defender, as his chances of regular football at Anfield next season appear slim.
Van den Berg would have to leapfrog Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip in order to feature for the first team. Liverpool are also considering another defensive addition this summer, with Chelsea’s Levi Colwill a potential target.
Van den Berg Signed by Liverpool from PEC Zwolle in 2019
Sepp van den Berg was signed by Liverpool from PEC Zwolle in 2019. Since then, he has spent the last three campaigns out on loan. He impressed during a two-season stay at Preston North End, making over 60 appearances for the Championship club.
Unfortunately, a serious ankle injury wrecked his progress during last term’s stay at Schalke, possibly damaging his chances of returning to make an impact at Anfield.
Van den Berg Hoping for a Fresh Start at Mainz
Van den Berg will now get another chance to prove his worth after Liverpool sanctioned another loan departure. The 21-year-old defender will be hoping to make a fresh start at Mainz and show what he can do in the Bundesliga.
Mainz are in need of defensive reinforcements after conceding 64 goals in the league last season, the second-highest total in the division. Van den Berg will be hoping to help them improve their defensive record and make an impact in Germany.
Van den Berg’s Future at Liverpool Uncertain
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Van den Berg at Liverpool. The 21-year-old defender will be hoping to impress during his loan spell at Mainz and prove his worth to the Reds.
However, it appears unlikely that Van den Berg will be able to break into the first team at Anfield anytime soon due to the stiff competition for places at centre-half.
Conclusion
Sepp van den Berg is closing in on a season-long loan move to Mainz as he looks to get regular football and prove his worth. The 21-year-old Dutchman has flown to Germany to finalize the temporary stay in the Bundesliga after spending last season with Schalke.
Van den Berg will be hoping to make a fresh start at Mainz and show what he can do in the Bundesliga. However, his future at Liverpool remains uncertain due to the stiff competition for places at centre-half.