Memphis Depay arrived at Barcelona in 2021 as a free agent from Lyon, carrying the responsibility of leading the attack during one of the club's most difficult financial periods. The Dutch forward quickly became one of the few bright spots in a struggling side, showing personality, creativity and an eye for goal. During his time at Barcelona, Depay made 42 appearances and scored 14 goals before his role gradually diminished under new management.
Liverpool are looking at backup options in case they fail to land Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window. That is according to a transfer insider, who has been on top of the Semenyo saga so far. As per him, the Reds have shortlisted former Manchester United flop, Memphis Depay as a short-term option to bring in during the January window. Depay currently plays for Brazilian club Corinthians, but a move to Liverpool would tempt him, with him being good friends with several Liverpool stars.
Poland almost went ahead after just 70 seconds when Matty Cash picked out Nicola Zalewski with a brilliant cross, but the Atalanta wing-back failed to hit the target from inside the six-yard area. However, he looked to have been bailed out by Kaminski moments before half-time after the 23-year-old finished through the legs of Bart Verbruggen after a give-and-go with Robert Lewandowski.
Memphis Depay etched his name into Dutch football history last week, overtaking Robin van Persie to become the Netherlands' all-time leading scorer with his 51st and 52nd goals. To mark the milestone, PUMA have teamed up with the forward to create the MD51 ULTRA a limited-edition design that tells the story of his journey both on and off the pitch.
Van Dijk's long-range strike against Malta showcases his attacking capabilities, a rare event for a defender, and echoes the quality of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
