Genoa's Morten Frendrup reveals taking inspiration from Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard
Morten Frendrup is one of Serie A's most underrated midfielders. He has been top class for Genoa over the last couple of years.
This has led to links with the likes of Milan and Inter and there has also been talk of interest from the Premier League. In a recent interview with Cronache di Spogliatoio (via TMW), he opened up about how he started playing football, his idols on the pitch and how criticism affects him. Frendrup plays as a deeper midfielder who is known to be good at breaking up play. When asked about who his references are in that position, the Dane said, 'When I was little I watched a lot of Premier League; (Steven) Gerrard, (Ngolo) Kanté to name some more current ones, but also (Milan) Badelj I watch a lot how he plays. I tried to steal something from him.' He also named Atalanta's Ederson as a peer his game is similiar to as well as someone he appreciates. Interestingly, given the reference to Gerrard, last summer when Liverpool were in lookout for a defensive midfielder, Frendrup was a name that was discussed heavily. While the Premier League champions-elect have managed this season without recruits in midfield under Arne Slot, it won't be surprising if a summer move does end up materialising. It is expected that Genoa will only offload him in case of an offer in excess of €20-25m is presented.Kaulik Mitra | GIFN
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