Liverpool legend Jan Molby suggests two West Ham players for Liverpool to target if West Ham faces relegation. His comments were made during a discussion on the podcast 'Molby On The Spot'.
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Liverpool legend names two West Ham players Liverpool should target if theyâre relegated
Speaking on Molby On The Spot for Anfield Index, Jan Molby offered a measured assessment of Liverpoolâs recent win, as he joined Trev Downey to break down events.
Reflecting on the victory over Crystal Palace, Molby was clear that the scoreline masked deeper issues. âI donât quite think that was the story of the game against Crystal Palace either,â he explained, before adding, âfor long spells before we scored the first goal, we struggled to get through them.â
Liverpoolâs difficulty against Palaceâs structure stood out. âWe spoke about that system that they played, the three, four, two, one. We found difficult. They closed down the passing lanes,â Molby said, highlighting a recurring tactical challenge.
Even with the win secured, he remained unconvinced by the overall performance level. âI thought they gave as good as they took Palace. They created their chances. You can see theyâre a well drilled team,â he noted, offering credit to the opposition while questioning Liverpoolâs control.
Molbyâs wider concern centred on Liverpoolâs recent run of results, which he described as positive but not entirely convincing. âSo now itâs the third consecutive Premier League win. And without being, I think weâve been unconvincing in all three of them,â he said.
That theme continued as he compared recent matches, including Fulham and the derby. âI donât think that the Derby was pretty convincing either,â he added, reinforcing the idea that results have outpaced performances.
Jan Molby named two West Ham players as potential targets for Liverpool if West Ham is relegated.
Jan Molby provided a measured assessment of Liverpool's recent win against Crystal Palace during the podcast.
The discussion about West Ham players arose in the context of potential relegation and Liverpool's transfer strategy.
You can listen to Jan Molby's analysis on Liverpool's performance on the podcast 'Molby On The Spot' available on Anfield Index.
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There was a sense that Liverpool are progressing, but without a clear identity emerging. âThereâs enough there for you to pick holes in that performance against Crystal Palace without being able to put your arms above your head and go, well, we turned the corner here now,â Molby explained.
Instead, he framed expectations more cautiously. âWe go from game to game and we win more than we lose,â he said, suggesting that consistency in results may be the most realistic short term aim.
Attention then shifted to recruitment, with West Ham discussed as a potential source of talent for Liverpool. Molby did not hesitate when asked about possible targets.
âWell, again, I would take two,â he said, before naming Jarrod Bowen as a standout option. âBowen would be one of them,â he added, before clarifying his reasoning.
âThereâs not many Jarrod Bowen, almost as near as you get to Mo Salah in terms of what he brings,â Molby stated, underlining Bowenâs stylistic suitability for Liverpoolâs system.
He acknowledged a difference in output but emphasised the tactical fit. âHe obviously gets nowhere near the same amount of assists and goals, but in terms of the profile and how he plays,â he said, indicating Bowenâs value beyond raw numbers.
Molby was even more emphatic when discussing Mateus Fernandes, describing the midfielder in glowing terms.
âI think heâs exceptional. And I mean exceptional,â he said, leaving little room for ambiguity. His expectation of Fernandesâ future was equally direct. âThat boy ainât staying at West Ham, regardless of what happens.â
He expanded on the playerâs qualities in detail. âHeâs got it all. Heâs mobile. Heâs technically very good,â Molby said, before drawing comparisons to elite midfielders. âHe reminds me a bit of the two Portuguese midfielders who run and dominate at PSG.â
The conclusion was emphatic. âThis boyâs the real deal,â he added, signalling strong approval of Fernandes as a potential Liverpool target.
Across the discussion, Molbyâs analysis painted a picture of a Liverpool side delivering results but still searching for clarity. The win over Crystal Palace may have extended momentum, but questions remain about performance levels and tactical fluency.
At the same time, the links to West Ham players such as Bowen and Fernandes suggest a forward looking approach, one focused on refining the squad profile.
As the conversation with Trev Downey showed, Liverpoolâs current position sits between progress and potential, with results keeping them competitive while performances continue to invite scrutiny.