Arthur Melo’s determination to be available for the Liverpool first team extends beyond his efforts to improve his fitness by playing minutes for the Under-21s.
The Brazilian has reportedly hired outside help in the form of a physical therapist, fitness trainer and nutritionist to support his efforts to get Jurgen Klopp’s attention.
“Arthur Melo has hired a physiotherapist, fitness trainer and nutritionist to work with him on a daily basis as he seeks to impress Jürgen Klopp and carve out a long career at Liverpool,” Paul Joyce wrote for The Times.
The Merseysiders take on Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on October 1 and it seems increasingly likely that the former Blaugrana will claim minutes to add to his limited account gained from a Champions League cameo.
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At 26 years of age, there is a very real chance that our number 29 could resurrect his career on Merseyside if he can develop his application off the pitch.
It will be an uphill battle for a midfielder who not only competes with Thiago Alcantara and an in-form Harvey Elliott for minutes, but also Jordan Henderson, who has since returned from injury ahead of schedule.
On a positive note for Klopp, there will be a sense of great relief at the number of options likely to be available to him after the latest round of caps after what was a rocky start to the 2022/23 campaign.
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