In the coming week or two, André Trindade will undoubtedly get some attention as the Brazilian attempts to lead Fluminense to the world championship.

The Reds don’t currently have any imminent intentions to increase their midfield options in January, as reported by the ECHO last month. However, recent occurrences might persuade the club to reconsider.

Ryan Gravenberch was forced off against Manchester United with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, giving Jürgen Klopp yet further cause for concern. Given that Alexis Mac Allister is currently sidelined, the manager of Liverpool will be crossing his fingers for positive news on the Netherlands international.

But if the worst happens, maybe a reconsideration is necessary. André also provided three compelling arguments for his return to the mix against Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores final.

André’s defensive performance against a tactically agile Fluminense team was crucial and spoke volumes. André was up to the challenge, even though he was frequently left as the only player standing in Fluminense’s midfield and had to stop Boca Juniors’ fast movements. He had two successful tackles, one interception, eight recoveries, and won eight of ten defensive duels. Although André’s performance is normal for a holding midfielder based on those stats, he proved he is a multifaceted player.

His calmness in possession and his great distribution were what made him stand out, in addition to his defensive prowess. André was frequently tasked with dominating the middle of the park, therefore one of his most outstanding performances was his ability to outmaneuver the opposition’s counterpress and manage the play’s flow with deft passing. No player who played at least 45 minutes during the final averaged more than the 95 percent pass completion percentage. He only missed four of the 73 passes he attempted during the contest.

Thirdly, André was not only good at holding onto the ball; he was also adept at starting attacks for his teammates when he went forward. He was so full of energy that he easily defeated his opponents a few times with cunning feints and his aggressive runs took the ball into hazardous areas. Under pressure, he is able to take and hold the ball.

All of his best qualities were on display in the championship match, and it was a performance that was sufficient to guarantee Fluminense won the trophy. André’s main goal has been achieved, but there are still games to be fought on the home front. It’s unclear what will happen next.

According to reports from Brazil, André’s destiny may take a turn for the better. Globo Esporte claims that no bids matching Fluminense’s $38 million (£30 million/€35 million) asking price have been made as of yet. As a result, Fluminense may decide to sell in the summer to better accommodate European teams’ schedules.

Liverpool should then definitely think about slinking in and closing a deal before then. André has already demonstrated why he would be the ideal fit, and he might do it once more shortly.