Kabak deal now hinging on Mustafi heading to Schalke. Urgency will suit Arsenal, who have been desperate to trim a bloated squad and refine the wage bill. Will be a tight turnaround but odds now in favour. #LFC
He averages much fewer passes per 90 (49.9 this season, domestic) than Matip (70.3), but has the same 88% completion rate. Suggests he can make the short balls whenever they're on, bearing in mind Schalke are also rock bottom. Competent passing from the back key for #LFC
Has also played under David Wagner, which Klopp no doubt appreciates. In the Bundesliga, Kabak averaging 7 successful duels per 90, Matip (5.3), Fabinho (5.5). Again, pinch of salt, Schalke are being attacked more much. But, strong signs. #LFC
He makes more recoveries (5.8) than Matip but fewer - predictably - than Fabinho (7.5) suggesting having the Brazilian sitting in front of a Kabak/Matip pairing would hold firm. A domestic season total stats crunch via @CriticFootball_ rates Kabak at 6.0. Fab/Matip both 7.1. #LFC
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