Southampton Opinion: Why the Saints must re-sign Adam Lallana?
According to a report from the Express, Liverpool star Adam Lallana is keen on a return to his boyhood club Southampton.
The English midfielder, 31, has struggled with injuries over the last two years at Liverpool. He has managed just 16 appearances for the Reds in all competitions this season. He has found chances hard to come by under Jurgen Klopp and now finds himself way behind a number of players in the pecking order.
The report says Adam Lallana wants to re-join the Saints, but Liverpool want £13 million to let him go this summer. That said, should Southampton splash the cash to sign their one-time hero?
Southampton’s fortunes changed after Ralph Hasenhuttl arrived at the club in December. They looked destined for relegation under Mark Hughes, but Hasenhuttl guided the club to safety. He changed the team’s dynamics and style of play in a matter of weeks which bore fruitful results.
The Austrian tactician is building a young and exciting team at the St. Mary’s which has a very bright future ahead. The summer transfer window gives him an opportunity to shape the team according to his wishes. Given Hasenhuttl’s preference for nurturing young talents and promoting the academy stars, one can anticipate the kind of signings Southampton could make this summer.
However, the Saints will also need some experienced professionals in the squad next season to aim for a top-10 finish. That’s where the signing of Adam Lallana makes a world of sense for Hasenhuttl’s side.
Lallana’s injury problems are well-known which has seen him struggle to establish himself at Liverpool in the past two seasons. The England international certainly has no future at Anfield and that should boost Southampton’s chances of bringing their star back to the club. His career has stagnated due to injuries but maybe the scenario could get better with a change in the environment.
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The 31-year-old graduated through the youth ranks at Southampton and played a crucial role in helping the club move from League One back to the Premier League in his eight years at the sea coast. He is a hero at the St. Mary’s and while recurrent injury problems have seen him fail to unlock his true potential, Lallana still can give 2-3 productive years.
Verdict
Southampton are right to be concerned about Lallana’s fitness and injury issues, but if the club can manage him well and help him get back his lost mojo, he would represent a smart addition for Hasenhuttl.
