Is Guehi a good fit for Liverpool?
He ranks in the 97th percentile for passes blocked, showing a sharp reading of the game and ability to get in the way of forward play - a key requirement for a centre-back in a pressing, front-foot system like Liverpool's. With the team often defending higher up the pitch, having centre-backs who can anticipate and intervene early is crucial.Guehi also performs strongly in dribble challenges and tackles won, both sitting well above the league average. These are core traits for a Liverpool defender, particularly in scenarios where the high line is exposed and one-on-one defending becomes make-or-break. The "errors" metric, referring to mistakes leading to shots or goals, is also reassuring, with Guehi ranking well here, reflecting his composure under pressure. In a system that places demands on centre-backs to operate in isolation or in transition, his calm decision-making is a significant plus. One area of development remains aerial and physical duels, as reflected in his percentile for challenges lost, but even this is context-sensitive. Palace's compact shape can skew defensive numbers when compared to Liverpool's expansive setup, and Guehi's intelligence in choosing when to engage often offsets any perceived physical deficiencies.With Jarrell Quansah reportedly on his way to German giants Bayer Leverkusen, and Ibrahima Konate struggling with injuries, Guehi represents a Premier League-proven option with immediate upside and long-term value.
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