Jurgen Klopp has recently praised Willian, whose contract with Arsenal was terminated in 2021.
Now a pivotal player for Fulham under Marco Silva, the Brazilian midfielder's skills have not gone unnoticed by Klopp, who considers him a "fantastic footballer."
As the Cottagers gear up for a crucial clash on Sunday, the German manager acknowledges the importance of Willian to Silva's side, emphasizing his potential to play a decisive role in the upcoming game.
Despite his departure from the Gunners, the 35-year-old has found a new lease of life at Fulham, and Klopp's admiration underscores the player's impact as a key figure in their squad.
Jurgen Klopp praises Willian despite Arsenal setback
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has voiced unexpected admiration for former Arsenal player Willian, who joined the Gunners from Chelsea on a free transfer in 2020.
Despite the initial expectations surrounding the Brazilian's arrival at the Emirates viewed as a source of quality and experience for the club's young squad, his time with the club proved to be a disappointment.
With just one goal in 37 appearances, the winger faced criticism and was eventually labeled a flop during his brief stint in North London. After a single season, both parties decided to part ways, terminating Willian's contract and releasing him on a free transfer.
However, the German manager's recent comments suggest a different perspective on the player's abilities. The Liverpool boss, speaking about Fulham's attack via the Reds' official website, surprisingly lauded the Brazilian, placing him in the esteemed company of some of the greatest players to have graced the Premier League.
“How they set it up with, I don’t know, [Raul] Jimenez now up front or whoever will play, or [Carlos] Vinicius and then you have one of the greatest players the Premier League ever saw still going and going and going [Willian].
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