Jurgen Klopp has been openly admiring Jarrod Bowen, despite Bowen recently sealing a fresh seven-year contract with West Ham.
Prior to Liverpool’s victory against West Ham, Klopp showered Bowen with compliments, acknowledging him as one of his preferred players not associated with Liverpool. Bowen, aged 27, netted West Ham’s lone goal during the match as Liverpool cruised to a 5-1 win, securing their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Bowen’s remarkable second-half goal marked his 12th of the season across various competitions, leaving him just one shy of matching last season’s tally. Despite ongoing rumors linking him to Liverpool throughout the year, speculation dwindled when Bowen extended his West Ham contract until 2030 in October.
Ahead of the recent clash at Anfield, Klopp remarked, “In quarter-finals, everybody can smell the chance to go through. In a very busy period, finding a line-up which can go and go and go because West Ham is a physically really strong team, David is doing an incredible job, I have to say.”
“They are good again, though in Europe, it’s really impressive. Injuries issues as well. Playing without Antonio, and Bowen steps up in that position. [He is] probably my favourite player besides all my players I have to say. It’s great what he is doing and how he has developed.”
Bowen, who made the move from Hull City to West Ham in 2020, secured victory for David Moyes’ team in last season’s Europa Conference League final, ending the club’s 43-year drought for a significant trophy.
His stellar performances at the club level earned him a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad last year, and he aims to secure a spot for the upcoming summer tournament in Germany. England boasts depth and quality in wide attacking positions, yet a January switch to Liverpool could potentially bolster Bowen’s chances of making the squad.
However, the likelihood of such a move seems slim. Bowen’s commitment to West Ham for the long haul and the club’s staunch stance in transfer dealings make persuading them to part ways with a key player midway through the season a challenging endeavor.
Jarrod Bowen
Jarrod Bowen
EnglandThis season he played in total 16 times for 1440 minutes for Premier League.
Jarrod Bowen scored 10 goals for West Ham United. He procured one assist. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 9th in Premier League. In the last match West Ham United lost 5-1 against Liverpool.
West Ham United performance and stats
West Ham United
West Ham United is currently 9th in the Premier League with 27 points.
In the last 17 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, West Ham United won 3-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 29 goals and conceding 30.
West Ham United will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester United on Saturday 23rd of December in London. The prediction is West Ham UnitedManchester United winning the match.
