Micky van de Ven: Liverpool’s Potential Summer Signing
Liverpool have been heavily linked to Dutch youth international Micky van de Ven, and the 22-year-old Wolfsburg defender is currently in action at the U21 Euros. This Is Anfield spoke to Bundesliga commentator Kevin Hatchard to get the lowdown on the potential summer signing.
Would Van de Ven Improve Liverpool’s Squad?
Kevin Hatchard believes that Van de Ven is a “very promising young player” who had a “really solid season” with Wolfsburg. He is someone that Jorg Schmadtke knows very well, having signed him from Volendam. Hatchard believes that a move to Liverpool would be a huge step up for Van de Ven, and he would need to be convinced that he had a genuine chance of progression and getting into the first team on a regular basis.
What Could He Bring to Liverpool?
Van de Ven is left-footed, which is always great for coaches looking to build up play. He is comfortable on the ball and does the defensive basics very well. Hatchard believes that he could also play left-back, as he is versatile and talented. However, it would take some time for him to adjust to the team if he were to sign.
Conclusion
Micky van de Ven has been heavily linked to Liverpool this summer, and it looks like the Reds are “100 percent” signing a centre-back. The 22-year-old Wolfsburg defender has 89 senior club appearances in his career so far, and has been praised by Bundesliga commentator Kevin Hatchard. Van de Ven is left-footed, comfortable on the ball and does the defensive basics very well. He could also play left-back, and would have Virgil van Dijk to learn from if he were to sign for Liverpool.