Liverpool's young center back Quansah showed impressive strength and potential in his partnership with captain Van Dyke at the end of last season. The 21-year-old said in an interview that he has been working hard to become Liverpool's starting center back and admitted that he still has huge room for improvement.
Kwaansah has nothing but respect for Van Dyke, describing him as "the best center back in the world" and sees him as a role model for himself. He says it means a lot to him to learn from Van Dyke, who has all the qualities he dreams of having as a center back. Quansah not only draws from Van Dyke, but also actively learns from the defensive skills of other top center backs, including John Stones, Sergio Ramos and Leonardo Bonucci.
Despite his rapid rise to prominence over the past year, Kouanza has never felt the 'imposter syndrome'. He emphasizes that he has worked hard at Liverpool for 16 years and that this goal will not be achieved overnight. He keeps a cool head and a positive attitude, realizing that he still has a lot to improve on and working hard to achieve it.
Kwaanza's learning spirit is admirable. Through aerial drone footage and video footage from wide-angle lenses, he delves into the defensive moves of great center backs such as Van Dyke in an effort to make technical breakthroughs. In addition, he also extensively dabbles in video clips of South American defenders to learn the defensive styles of different types of players. This desire and pursuit of knowledge makes him stand out among his peers.
Within the Liverpool team, veterans such as Matip have also been instrumental in Kwaansa's growth. They have helped Kwaansa improve his defensive skills and game awareness through communication and coaching. Kwaansah said that he will continue to learn from the entire backline and strive to become an integral part of the team.
In addition to his club performances, Kwaansah has also been recognized by the England national team. Former England boss Gareth Southgate had kept him in the squad for training, which was a valuable experience for him. Kwaansah is grateful for the opportunity given by Southgate and is looking forward to contributing to the England national team in the future.
