Author: Soccerhuz
It was only six months ago at the University of California San Diego that Erik ten Hag held court with English journalists and Marcus Rashford’s “lifestyle” was raised. “When you are not living the right life, you get killed,” Ten Hag stressed. “What is important? Sleep, recovery, nutrition. Three key areas and when you don’t do this right, you have a problem. You can’t perform. “So when you ask me about Rashford, the same also counts for Rapha Varane and for every player. You will not reach the levels when you don’t do the things right.” The next question was,…
Liverpool have settled on Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso as their top choice to replace outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp and they are ready to approach the German side about getting a deal done. Arsenal have now moved ahead of Manchester United in pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma. Chelsea could pursue a swap deal with Fulham, with Cottagers left-back Antonee Robinson potentially moving to Stamford Bridge in place of centre-back Trevoh Chalobah. Fulham are also expected to make another bid for Chelsea striker Armando Broja, having been turned down with a loan bid that included an obligation to…
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are both pushing to start as Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday night. The Reds continue to impress on all fronts, easing through to the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday with an entertaining 5-2 win over Norwich. Alexander-Arnold made his return off the bench in that match after three weeks out with a knee injury, while Robertson was also introduced in the second-half for his first appearance since October, having undergone shoulder surgery. Liverpool can be expected to be particularly cautious about Robertson’s fitness, after so long out, while there is also a crucial trip to…
It was a day many Reds will not forget in a hurry, with the visit of Norwich the first match since Jurgen Klopp sent shockwaves through the club with news of his impending departure. To that end, it was a day that offered a huge nod to a legacy he will leave behind, and that is the faith and trust in the club’s youngsters – more on that later. Liverpool were able to welcome back three important players from injury and call upon experience off the bench on Sunday, which is how Van Dijk achieved an unbelievable first. If we…
Liverpool head into the final days of the transfer window not just eyeing any opportunities to add new players to their squad, but also with appointing a new head coach on the agenda. Last week saw Jurgen Klopp announce that he would be stepping down from the Anfield hotseat come the end of the season in a move that will impact the Reds’ current squad, but perhaps also their ability to land new players. It will prove a monumental moment in recent Liverpool history. Sunday saw an emotional reception for Klopp, and a team with plenty of young influence put…
Speaking about Jurgen Klopp’s departure, former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer believes that some top players may follow the German manager. Klopp surprised everyone by revealing on Friday that he has decided to leave Liverpool and the Reds are already working behind the scenes to try to find a replacement for the former Borussia Dortmund manager. Xabi Alonso, Roberto De Zerbi and Julian Nagelsmann have all been mentioned in the conversation to become the next Liverpool manager. However, the former Liverpool player McAteer is more worried about the players who could go with Klopp, as he discussed his departure on BEIN…
Jürgen Klopp, the boss of Liverpool, would really like it if every match from now until the end of the season — especially the ones at Anfield — didn’t become all about him. He tried to quell all mentions of his departure until the end of the season at his press conference after Friday’s surprise announcement. Despite his wishes, Klopp knew what was coming before, during and after the clash with Norwich. He’s taught Liverpool fans a lot, but he won’t get his wish this time. The best he can hope for is that fans keep their emotions in check…
Salah returned to Merseyside earlier this week to undergo specialist treatment on a hamstring injury. That proved controversial in his native Egypt, with high-profile ex-players among those to suggest he had opted for club over country. But the plan was agreed between Liverpool and the Egyptian FA: Salah would focus on his rehabilitation at the AXA Training Centre to give him the best opportunity to return before AFCON concluded. It is now a moot point, though, with Egypt suffering a penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the last 16. The two sides were held at 1-1 after extra time,…
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has urged the club to pay tribute to Jürgen Klopp on his final game at Anfield. Klopp announced on Friday that he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season in a body blow to supporters. He will now set his sights on ending his incredible tenure with silverware with Liverpool fighting on four fronts in the second half of the campaign. And with the Premier League title race likely to go down to the wire, the final home match of the season could be decisive. Liverpool hosts Wolves at Anfield on May 19 in what…
The Reds always had the beating on their opponents on Sunday, easing their way into the FA Cup fifth round. Pre-match, a touching rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone was sung, following news of Jurgen Klopp leaving this summer, before Liverpool produced an excellent showing. Curtis Jones and Darwin Nunez both scored before half-time, while Diogo Jota, Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch got in on the act in the second half. Here’s how the media reacted as Liverpool won yet again. It was a result that never felt in doubt at Anfield… Ian Ladyman of the Mail touched upon the serene nature of the win: “It was just another…