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Jurgen Klopp insists Oxlade-Chamberlain needed to swap Arsenal for Liverpool to further his career.
The Englishman is yet to start a game for Liverpool, while the Reds have lost two and drawn with Burnley at home since the former Arsenal star’s arrival.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is due to make his first start for Klopp’s side in Liverpool’s home EFL Cup tie with Leicester on Tuesday night.
Klopp claims the 24 year-old who left Arsenal on deadline day made the correct decision.
“I thought it made complete sense for Alex to change club and to come here,” said the Reds boss (via Sport360). “He has settled in perfectly. He knew at least all the England players and a few others.
Oxlade-Chamberlain scored 9 league goals for Arsenal.
“He is a really nice lad so it is easy for him to settle into a new team. He knows the situation.
“He played all the games for Arsenal from the beginning and now he comes here and is on the bench so it looks, ‘Oh, not the best decision’, but it is long-term thing.
“We want to use him and to prepare him also. It is all good from this side at the moment.”
Oxlade-Chamberlain appeared to be coming of age during the end of his stint with Arsenal. The man who was converted into a makeshift right-wing-back thrived in the role, but his desires are to play in central-midfield.
Klopp believes The Ox’s ability to adapt has made him a better player.
“Arsenal changed a lot since Arsene is there. I am sure they didn’t always play with three at the back and with wing-backs and so Alex played in different positions when he was there.
“It is the highest quality if you can play in different positions in the Premier League. That says a lot about you.”
