"Krone" column

The battle for the Leiberl is fierce in midfield

Set piece: Gloukh (l.) and Kjaergaard.

(Bild: GEPA/GEPA pictures)

Salzburg are said to be on the verge of signing Liverpool player Bobby Clark. However, the midfielder would face tough competition at the Bulls, as the team from Mozart's city are well-staffed in this position. A column by "Krone" editor Philip Kirchtag.

Bobby Clark's transfer to Salzburg is not yet official. However, the transfer should only be a formality, Liverpool and the Bulls have basically agreed on the transfer fee. The 19-year-old himself is also likely to be pushing for a change of scenery and wants to come to the city of Mozart. The Englishman is considered the absolute dream player of coach Pep Lijnders and is likely to sign a long-term contract with the Austrian runners-up.

With Clark, Salzburg will have a player who is universally deployable in midfield. However, when looking at the center of the Bulls, the following question must be asked: Where should he even play? Maurits Kjaergaard, who is currently outstanding, is set to play at left half-back, while Mads Bidstrup has currently secured his place at right half-back. However, there is also Nicolas Capaldo, who also has legitimate ambitions to start. Lucas Gourna-Douath and Mamady Diambou are two players competing for just one place in the "six", while Takumu Kawamura, who is currently injured, is also in contention. Oscar Gloukh, who has also been deployed on the wing recently but is originally also "at home" in midfield, should also not be forgotten.

The transfer of Clark will further intensify the already fierce competition in the center of the Bulls. However, there is more need for action in other positions. The defense in particular has not really looked solid so far. Salzburg would be well advised to improve their defense as well.