Sepp van den Berg Eyes Future Liverpool Return Amid Brentford Success

A Promising Start at Brentford

Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg, who joined Brentford from Liverpool last summer, has been making waves with his performances in the Premier League. The 23-year-old centre-back, signed for £25m, has already clocked 25 appearances this season and is proving to be a key player for the Bees.

The Journey from Liverpool to Brentford

Van den Berg arrived at Anfield as a highly-rated 17-year-old from PEC Zwolle in 2019. However, breaking into Liverpool’s star-studded defense proved challenging. Loan spells at Preston North End and Schalke offered mixed results, with injuries hampering his progress. A successful stint at Mainz last season reignited his career, but despite impressing Liverpool’s coaching staff, he opted for a move that guaranteed regular first-team football.

Van den Berg: “I Dream of Returning to Liverpool”

In a recent interview with Voetbal Primeur, Van den Berg admitted that his heart still lies with Liverpool:

“I would be lying if I said that I did not dream of returning to Liverpool one day. That is still on my mind. But for now, it was better for my career to take a different path and play a lot.”

He acknowledged Liverpool’s interest in keeping him last summer but prioritized consistent playing time:

“After pre-season, Liverpool indicated that they wanted me to stay, but I didn’t see it that way. It was my decision to leave, and I am happy playing in the Premier League every week.”

Regrets Over Liverpool’s Defensive Injuries?

Liverpool have struggled with injuries at centre-back this season, with Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez spending time on the sidelines. Van den Berg admitted to wondering what might have been:

“I would be lying if I said that I didn’t think about that myself. That’s football, you never know. I did well in pre-season and could see myself playing for Liverpool, but not with the credit I have now at Brentford.”

Despite this, he remains focused on his career path and is open to a future return to Anfield:

“At Liverpool, I would have been more of a backup. Here, I am a starter. And who knows? If I do well for two or three years, maybe I will return to Liverpool as a first-choice player.”

Could Van den Berg Return to Liverpool?

With Liverpool looking to strengthen their defense in the coming years, Van den Berg’s impressive form at Brentford could see him emerge as a future transfer target. Do you think he deserves another chance at Anfield? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!