Next Dias? Liverpool locks in South America s treasures

Liverpool's early moves in the summer transfer window have clearly demonstrated its ambitions. Signing Wilz, Flynnon and Kolkz is not just about attracting attention. This reflects the clear thinking and clear goals of the club under Slott and new sports director Richard Hughes.

However, even as the first team lineup was greatly strengthened, Liverpool firmly turned its attention to the future. According to Footy Condor, Nilsson Angulo became the latest target of the Red Army's close attention. The 22-year-old Ecuadorian winger currently plays for Anderlecht, meeting the criteria for "high potential new star" that Liverpool is looking for and is expected to be trained to become the future Anfield star.

scout report and player characteristics

"Footy Condor" stated that Liverpool scouts recently inspected Angulo during his time in playing for the Ecuador national team. It is reported that they focused on evaluating his skills and physical fitness. Preliminary feedback shows that Angulo's original talent makes him an ideal candidate for Liverpool's ever-evolving tactical system.

data also supports this view. As the original report stated, he "averages 8.38 attempts per 90 minutes per game this season, with a success rate of up to 53%. This proves that he is a player who can continue to dribble the ball and break through the defense, and Liverpool has long valued this trait of the winger. Comparison with Louis Dias is inevitable, but Angulo may have more potential in some ways.

His commitment without the ball is particularly impressive. Footy Condor noted that he "averages 7.76 defensive confrontations and 6.04 regains every 90 minutes", which put him among the top wingers in regaining the ball, especially in the frontcourt area. This high-intensity running and defensive responsibility may fit perfectly with Slott's tactical requirements.

Tactical versatility and modern adaptability

Angulo is competent for the left and right wing wingers, fullbacks and even more forward positions, which adds his value. It is this kind of multifaceted nature and tenacious style that makes him look particularly attractive. "Footy Condor" explains: "He is talented and is regarded as the top star in Ecuador."

In recent years, the demand for an all-round winger with both offense and defense capabilities has been growing, and Angulo just fits the template for a modern winger. His ability to oppress, counter-attack and move forward is exactly the same as Diaz's rapid conquest of Anfield back then, and Angulo's data even shows that he may be more proactive in regaining the ball.

The opportunity for multi-club operation model

It should be emphasized that Angulo may not enter the Liverpool first team immediately. The report cleverly points out that this is closely related to Fenway Sports Group's strategic vision to expand its multi-club operation model. "With the club's multi-club model plan to be implemented soon, Angulo is the ideal type of player that Edwards can sign for clubs like Getafe."

This development path follows the training blueprint of other European giants. Instead of hastily integrating into Liverpool, Angulo can hone his skills at other teams to prepare for his final landing at Anfield. The infrastructure being built shows that Liverpool is preparing not only for this season, but also for a sustainable success cycle.

Our views

Scouting dynamics like this will definitely make Liverpool fans excited. When most of the eyes focus on heavy signings, the low-key focus on Nilsson Angulo just reflects that Liverpool is regaining the data-oriented and future-oriented signing strategy that is famous in the Edwards era.

fans have reason to become very interested in Angulo's player characteristics. Any player who can average more than 8 passes per game and maintain such a high level of defensive participation is not only outstanding in talent, but also extremely malleable. Under the tactical system where Slot requires the winger to be both offensive and defensive, Angulo is expected to shine in the Red Army.

This also strongly demonstrates the club's intention to build a more structured talent delivery channel. Using clubs like Getafe to train Angulo first and then introduce him to the first team depending on the situation, not only can he minimize risks, but it can also help him arrive more maturely and with immediate combat power, just like when Louis Dias joined from Porto.

Some may question whether Liverpool needs another winger, but with the evolution of Salah's role and the uncertainty of the long-term prospects of players such as Jota and Garkepo, it is wise to prepare for the future. Angulo may be still young at the moment, but he has been able to produce elite-level data, and his ceiling is high enough to make this potential deal a smart transfer operation.