There's no question that the boyhood Red boasts qualities apt for success in Slot's system, but it wasn't to be and was perhaps not the most necessary big-money acquisition when Diaz and Cody Gakpo, typically left-sided forwards, are doing so well for Liverpool this season.
He's definitely the earmarked target to go for, should Liverpool need to invest. Just take a look at Gordon and Kvaratskhelia's collated statistics in the Premier League and Serie A this season, with the Englishman outstripping his positional peer across most metrics.
Indeed, the player are noted to be similar talents among those in their position across Europe's top five leagues, as per FBref.
2024/25: Gordon (Prem) vs Kvaraktskhelia (Serie A)
Match Stats*
Gordon
Kvaratskhelia
Matches (starts)
23 (22)
17 (15)
Goals
6
5
Assists
5
3
Shots (on target)*
2.2 (0.8)
2.9 (1.0)
Pass completion
79%
83%
Big chances created
6
5
Key passes*
2.2
1.7
Dribble (success)*
1.4 (48%)
1.1 (31%)
Ball recoveries*
3.7
2.6
Tackles + interceptions*
1.3
1.1
Duels (won)*
4.9 (52%)
4.2 (44%)
Stats via Sofascore
Ultimately, Liverpool have a wonderful team brimming with players capable of contributing toward winning silverware, but there is always room for improvement, evolution, and Gordon could be the perfect option down the line, for now fostering his talents over at St. James' Park.
However, Slot may have already been wielding the Scouse-born talent had Liverpool retained the ace's services.
Whichever way you look at it, Gordon's got the mettle to star under the Anfield lights.
Virgil van Dijk for Liverpool
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