According to Sky Sports journalist Melissa Reddy, the Reds have ‘kept a watching brief’ on the tenacious 21-year-old midfielder. Fernandez only joined Benfica this summer from River Plate for £9 million, and signed a five-year deal.
The Argentine has played every minute of Benfica’s three Liga Portugal games so far this season, grabbing one goal. Fernandez predominately plays in the number eight role but can also fill in at defensive midfield.
Liverpool have already signed Darwin Nunez from Benfica this summer, but Schmidt believes the club will retain their prospect. The manager told the Record (as per The Liverpool Echo):
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool are in the market for new midfielder
Many have cited Liverpool’s midfield as a potential area for improvement, especially as they are in the midst of an injury crisis.
Thiago Alcantara, Curtis Jones, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are all out injured. James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are the only fit and recognized senior central midfielders left in the squad, although Harvey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho can also play there.
Klopp has been constantly asked this summer if the Merseyside club are in the market for a new central midfielder, to which he has consistently denied.
However, following the Reds’ slow start to the season, the German appears to have reveresed his stance. He told reporters (per TalkSPORT):
Klopp was asked if the club’s growing injury list had affected his decision, to which he replied:
Liverpool face Newcastle United at home on August 31.
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