Liverpool handed perfect chance to land Tchouameni after Real Madrid training bust-up

There have been various theories about the start of the brawl, but the most consistent account is that Tchouameni went to shake his teammate, only to be refused.

Valverde started making dangerous tackles, and Tchouameni confronted him about it, which sparked the brouhaha.

Real Madrid have since announced that they will take disciplinary action against both players, which could play into Liverpool’s hands.

Tchouameni might want out of what has become a toxic environment, and Liverpool need to be at the front of the queue for his signature.

At his best, he is a brilliant midfielder who can impose himself on the game, screening and shielding the defence for others to fly forward.

Ancelotti once lauded him as an ‘important pivot’.

While he has lost some form due to playing in defence and the club’s managerial merry-go-round, Tchouameni would be a terrific addition to the Liverpool engine room.

His presence will allow Dominik Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, and Alexis Mac Allister to shine further forward.

If the opportunity presents itself, Liverpool must not waste time thinking about it. They cannot afford to let other interested parties pounce.