Liverpool, a club who have won six Champions Leagues titles in their illustrious history – more than any other British team- with the most latest one coming last season. But it wouldn\u2019t have been possible if not for Georginio Wijnaldum.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
After defeating Bayern Munich in the Round of 16, and Porto in the quarter-finals, the Reds were scheduled to play Barcelona<\/a> in the semi-finals last year. In the first leg, powered by Lionel Messi, the Blaugrana beat Liverpool at the Camp Nou 3-0.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n The Argentine magician scored two goals, including a sumptuous free-kick, while Luis Suarez also got his name on the scoresheet. Late in the game, Ousmane Dembele<\/a> had the chance to score a fourth, yet somehow, when it was easier to score than miss, he failed to bulge the net. <\/p>\n\n\n Little did the Frenchman know how costly it would prove to be for Barcelona.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n In the second leg at Anfield, Liverpool<\/a> took an early lead through Divock Origi. In the second half though, the game would turn on its head. <\/p>\n\n\n Georginio Wijnaldum scored two very crucial goals to help his side level the score on aggregate, and his goals will go down in history as the start of \u2018that\u2019 incredible comeback.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n By now, it\u2019s easy to judge the importance of the Dutchman, whom Klopp had signed from Newcastle United in 2016, for a paltry \u00a323 million. It wouldn\u2019t be an exaggeration to say that Wijnaldum has been worth every single penny.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n So it\u2019s obvious that the Merseyside club have been trying to tie down Wijnaldum to a new contract and as per recent reports<\/a>, an extension is looking increasingly likely.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n The Reds have been in discussions with the 29-year-old over extending his current contract, which runs until next summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n There has been a breakthrough in talks, as Wijnaldum was eager to have assurances that he will continue to be a key player in the next few years. He is expected to sign a three-year extension, until 2024-25. <\/p>\n\n\n Since joining Liverpool, Georginio Wijnaldum has turned out for the club 177 times across all competitions, scoring 18 goals, whilst also providing 16 assists.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Keeping aside the numbers though, the Netherlands international is the perfect example of the club\u2019s progress under Jurgen Klopp, and FSG\u2019s astute transfer dealings.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\nThe Remontada<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
Georginio Wijnaldum: Liverpool\u2019s heartbeat<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n