Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp expressed astonishment upon discovering Arsenal’s decision to release a player last summer.
This season’s Premier League title race promises to be highly competitive, with Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City all performing strongly and vying for the championship.
Liverpool currently leads the table by two points over Arsenal and sits four points ahead of City, although the defending champions have a game in hand.
City could narrow the gap to just one point with a win over Brentford on Tuesday, placing pressure on Liverpool ahead of their clash with Luton Town on Wednesday. While Klopp’s team aims for maximum points, Luton is expected to provide a tough challenge despite their 18th-place standing and relegation battle.
Under Rob Edwards’ guidance, Luton has produced commendable performances, including a 3-0 victory over Brighton and a memorable 4-4 draw against Newcastle after leading 4-2.
One standout player for Luton recently has been midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga. Initially overlooked during the season’s early stages, the 24-year-old Belgian international has started in eight of Luton’s last nine league matches.
Lokonga arrived at Luton on a season-long loan from Arsenal last summer, and his recent displays hint at a promising future at the Emirates Stadium.
Klopp’s remarks during a press conference on Tuesday underscored his surprise at Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s decision to allow Lokonga to depart the club on loan.
“Lokonga’s performance makes you think, ‘oh… he’s an Arsenal player loaned out… intriguing!” remarked Klopp.
Should Lokonga contribute to a Luton victory at Anfield on Wednesday, he could inadvertently aid his parent club’s pursuit of the title.
