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| Manquillo at Atletico de Madrid |
A young, 20 year-old, right back born in Spain in 1994,
began in Real Madrid's youth system with his brother and then moved on to city
rivals Atletico de Madrid's youth team. In 2012 he was promoted to Atletico's
senior team playing 42 matches for their B team and six for their A team. He
also featured for Spain at every youth stage possible: Under 16's, U-17's,
U-18-s, U-19's and U-20's. Manquillo
won La Liga in 2013/14, the Copa Del Rey in 2012/13, Under 19’s Eurocup 2012, European
SuperCup 2012
Nicknamed "the red and white gazelle", he is known
for his speed and long stride, being able to outrun any opponent down the
sideline. Manquillo is considered to be the future right back of the Spanish
National team.
He has been compared to Toulouse’s Serge Aurier due to his
market value and similar footballing traits.
With Glen Johnson's time at Liverpool running out, not being
a fan favourite and not having had a very good season in 2013/14, Manquillo could
be a perfect replacement. Johnson's wages and the fact that he disappears throughout
large portions of matches could see LFC offload him soon. Unfortunately
Manquillo does not have a lot of experience playing 1st team football, but with
the most successful club in England back in the Champions League they will be
needing quality and quantity, squad rotation being a must. Rodgers has
certainly made a point in getting at least two players per position. Flanagan,
Johnson and Manquillo may all be fighting for one or it may just be rotation
between Flanagan and Manquillo with Johnson being left out. Whatever happens,
and only time will tell, Liverpool will hopefully have a little gem.
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