Michail Antonio reacted to Jurgen Klopp name-dropping Jarrod Bowen in his post-match interview.
Earlier than Liverpool’s resounding 5-1 Carabao Cup victory over West Ham, Jurgen Klopp instructed Sky Sports activities that Bowen, who would go on to internet the Hammers’ comfort objective, was his favorite participant.
The German stated: “[West Ham manager] David [Moyes] is doing an unbelievable job, I’ve to say. They’re good once more, via in Europe, it’s actually spectacular. Accidents points as properly.
“Taking part in with out Antonio, and Bowen steps up in that place – most likely my favorite participant apart from my gamers – it’s simply nice what he’s doing and the way he develops.”
Liverpool have traditionally held an curiosity in Bowen. TalkSPORT claimed again in October that the England worldwide even rejected an opportunity to maneuver to Anfield in favour of signing a brand new long-term contract on the London Stadium.
And talking on his podcast, Antonio insisted that Liverpool would wish to cough up an infinite switch price to have any likelihood of signing Bowen in future.
Talking on the Footballer’s Soccer Podcast, Antonio stated: “Jurgen Klopp stated earlier than the sport that Jarrod Bowen is his favorite participant within the league apart from his personal gamers.
“I believe he’s making an attempt to put these seeds man, he needs Jarrod.
“He can lay the seeds all he likes mate. The person has simply signed a seven-year deal bro, if he needs that, he can convey the cash.”
Antonio additionally steered that Liverpool’s curiosity in Bowen could also be a response to experiences linking Mohamed Salah to the Saudi Professional League.
Antonio added: “Who’s he going to interchange? Clearly he performs on the proper. Are you hinting at one thing right here? Are you letting Salah go yeah?”
Bowen has honed his craft from the times of non-league with Hereford United and is now one of many Premier League’s standout gamers.
The 27-year-old has scored 10 Premier League targets in 16 video games, already beating his tally of six from final season.
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