{"id":291612,"date":"2023-10-22T06:09:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T06:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=291612"},"modified":"2023-10-22T06:09:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T06:09:09","slug":"erik-ten-hag-vindicated-for-transfer-plan-after-liverpools-win-over-everton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/soccer\/erik-ten-hag-vindicated-for-transfer-plan-after-liverpools-win-over-everton\/","title":{"rendered":"Erik ten Hag vindicated for transfer plan after Liverpool’s win over Everton"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Erik ten Hag would have loved what he saw if he tuned into Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday afternoon. Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Premier League through a Mohamed Salah brace, but Sean Dyche will have been delighted with a handful of his players’ performances.<\/p>\n

One standout Everton star was Jarrad Branthwaite, who partnered James Tarkowski at the heart of the visitors’ defence.<\/p>\n

During TNT Sports’ coverage, commentator Darren Fletcher hailed Branthwaite for his exploits on enemy lines, and Ally McCoist agreed with his sentiments.<\/p>\n

“There are a few Everton players who have had huge games, and he’s one of them,” Fletcher said. “Oh, 100 per cent,” McCoist added.<\/p>\n

The 21-year-old made eight clearances, three interceptions, two tackles and a block as Everton kept Liverpool at bay until conceding a 75th-minute penalty.<\/p>\n

He also won three of his five duels and created a chance, making it clear why Ten Hag is reportedly one of his many admirers.<\/p>\n

According to the Mail, United could be in the market for a new centre-back in the January transfer window, with the position causing Ten Hag problems this season.<\/p>\n

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Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez have suffered injury woes, while Harry Maguire will be strongly linked with an exit again after almost leaving in a \u00a330million deal during the summer.<\/p>\n

The report claims that Branthwaite is on Ten Hag’s shortlist, joining Antonio Silva and Jean-Claire Todibo, among others.<\/p>\n

Branthwaite committed his long-term future at Goodison Park earlier this month, penning a new contract until 2027.<\/p>\n

But that is unlikely to faze United if they decide to intensify their interest in the left-sided centre-half during the winter transfer window.<\/p>\n