It was a last-minute signing that delighted fans as Liverpool prepare to end a busy summer.Brendan Rodgers is looking to strengthen his defense after signing Kolo Toure on a free transfer. He signed promising but unproven player Thiago Ilori for £7m.But it wasn’t Ilori who stole the show in September 2013. Instead, all eyes were on Mamadou Sakho, who eagerly joined from PSG. Some may have been concerned about the timing of the trade. We are at the end of the transfer market. But signing Sakho was seen as a huge statement.
At just 23, the former PSG captain has been seen as a solid defensive mainstay to support Rodgers’ quest for glory at Anfield. As of September 2013, Sakho has made 14 appearances for France. He has been seen as someone who could be an important part of Liverpool’s defense for many years. Rogers would certainly agree with the idea.”If you look at some teams, they’re looking at an aging center back because it’s hard to get a really good player,” Rodgers said. “Saho is 23 but he is an experienced player, he has played internationally and he looks an absolute monster in training. “He’s ready now and that’s what we want.”
“We had the opportunity to protect the club for the next 10 years and that’s exactly what we did.”Sakho’s first season at Liverpool saw them win their first title in 25 years. However, he only appeared in 18 Premier League games and Liverpool’s defense allowed 50 goals.That’s more than double the number of goals conceded by third-placed Chelsea, showing where they went wrong.
