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Paul Merson: This is what Liverpool striker Christian Benteke is thinking
LIVERPOOL striker Christian Benteke cannot wait for the season to finish, according to Paul Merson.
Christian Benteke has struggled since his £32m move from Aston Villa
The 25-year-old arrived at Anfield last summer after the Reds triggered his £32million release clause at Aston Villa, but has since struggled to impress.
Benteke has scored just eight goals this term and hit out at manager Jurgen Klopp during the international break for his lack of game time.
And former Arsenal forward Merson believes Benteke, a target for West Ham, is already thinking about finding a new club in the summer, along with playing at Euro 2016.
“I think he just cannot wait for the season to finish,” Merson told Sky Sports on the Belgium international.
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“It’s one of those situations where he knows he won’t be there next season and his mind now is on the Euros.
“I didn’t like [Klopp’s criticism]. I think it’s disrespectful and there’s no need. The manager afterward will have probably sat down and thought ‘bad move’.”
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