Liverpool legend-turned-pundit Michael Owen believes Mohamed Salah does not get much credit for his ability to bounce off players in the lead up to his goals. The Egypt international had recently netted a sublime hat-trick at Bournemouth and he continued with the same vein of form versus Napoli where he bagged the sole goal in…
Former Netherlands under-21 boss praises Virgil van Dijk’s progress
Former Netherlands under-21 manager Cornelius Pot has admitted that he had to revise his opinion on current Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. The 27-year-old joined the Reds from Southampton on a world-record defender fee in January and he has since progressed step-by-step to become the leader of the club’s backline. Speaking to reporters, Pot said…
MBAPPE WANTED BALLON D’OR CLAUSE
It’s no wonder that Paris St-Germain teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe didin’t end up in Liverpool (who were in the running for him before PSG blew the competition away with a huge £100 million bid – even if they had managed to agree terms with Monaco they would have probably struggled to agree personal terms. According…
Jurgen Klopp impressed with Sadio Mane playing through the pain barrier
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been impressed with the way Sadio Mane has returned to the first-team hold after sustaining a broken thumb on international duty with Senegal. The attacker suffered the damage during training with the Teranga Lions and this saw him sit out the game against Sudan where the team sealed the berth…
BARCA TO OFFLOAD DEMBELE, LIVERPOOL READY
Spanish giants Barcelona could cut short their ties with France international Ousmane Dembele in January, according to press reports. The World Cup winner cost the La Liga champs about £100 million just a year and half ago when they lured him away from Borussia Dortmund, but are not ready to cut their losses on him….
Moreno to Barcelona Makes Sense
Spanish left-back Alberto Moreno appears to be firmly out of favour at Anfield this season, having only made one appearance in the Carabao Cup defeat against Chelsea, but his struggles at Liverpool aren’t preventing Barcelona from showing keen interest in snapping up the 26-year-old. “La Liga giants plan shock move” claimed a headline in the…
Fabinho keen to learn from Jurgen Klopp to secure a role
Brazil international Fabinho has said that he is keen to learn more from manager Jurgen Klopp after an unfavourable start to his Liverpool career. The 24-year-old became the Reds’ first signing for the summer after joining the Reds from AS Monaco and many had expected him to cement a regular role at the heart of…
Liverpool midfielder believes Chelsea may regret Tiemoue Bakayoko exit
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho believes Chelsea may regret the departure of Tiemoue Bakayoko to AC Milan during the recent transfer window. The France international struggled to make much of an impression during his debut season with the Blues last term and this witnessed him join the Rossoneri on a season-long loan this summer with the option…
Jurgen Klopp content with his central defensive options
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has stressed that he is content with the central defensive options at hand despite the recent sale of Ragnar Klavan to Cagliari Calcio. The Estonia international parted ways with the Reds after two seasons and this has left the club with just three recognised centre-backs in the form of Virgil van…
Harry Redknapp fancies Liverpool to push title race to the wire
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp fancies Liverpool to provide stiff competition to Manchester City for next season’s Premier League title. The Citizens cruised to the English crown last term after gaining a comfortable 19-point gap over second-placed Manchester United but Redknapp believes the league could be a lot tighter this time around. Speaking to…
Will Summer Splurge Trigger Instant Success?
Liverpool have splashed the cash during the 2018 summer transfer window with Jurgen Klopp adding a number of top-class players to his squad. The Reds have rolled the dice and are banking on their new recruits bringing them instant success this season but they must hit the ground running if they are to overthrow City…
Japan coach wary of Sadio Mane threat
Japan head coach Akira Nishino has admitted that his players are aiming to stop Sadio Mane on his stride as they seek to secure a group-deciding win over Senegal. The Liverpool attacker dictated the tempo of the Lions’ attacking play against Poland and Nishino is concerned that Mane’s positive attitude could seep into the entire…