Author: Soccerhuz
It’s a curiosity that Liverpool has generally done very well when losing Mohamed Salah to the African Cup of Nations over the years. It’s a case study in correlation not implying causation, but Jürgen Klopp has had a knack for finding ways to win without his talisman — a trend emphatically continued by a 4-0 win over Bournemouth. Thankfully, AFCON is more or less the only time Liverpool has to address the question of how to cope without Salah, with the Egyptian seemingly bulletproof on the injury front. He has in fact picked up a rare problem while away at…
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Mohamed Salah is likely to return to Liverpool for treatment on the hamstring injury he suffered at the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah could now fly back to Merseyside after sustaining a hamstring injury during Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana at AFCON on Thursday. It serves as a major update following a previous statement from the Egyptian FA that ruled their captain out of Monday’s final group game against Cape Verde and a potential last-16 tie. The hope at that point had been that the issue was not serious, and Salah would therefore be available if Egypt reached the…
The forward was forced from the field in the first half of the 2-2 draw and a statement issued by his country on Friday night confirmed he is expected to miss their next two matches if they secure qualification to the knockout phase of the competition in Ivory Coast. Asked about the possibility of Salah returning to Merseyside during his post-match press conference following his side’s 4-0 win at AFC Bournemouth, Klopp said: “That’s the plan. If that’s already decided 100 per cent I don’t know, but that’s the plan. “However long he is out, I think probably everybody sees…
Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool Premier League (21), Vitality Stadium January 21, 2024 Goals: Nunez 49′, 93′, Jota 70′, 80′ Alisson – 7 (out of 10) Safe hands when needed in less than optimum conditions, the weather did, in turn, lead to some balls straight out of play – but he wasn’t the only one to fall victim to the wind. Conor Bradley – 8 The 20-year-old, making his Premier League debut, was out to do the basics well as the Cherries targeted his side of the pitch, and he was more than often up for the task. Can’t make direct comparisons to Trent Alexander-Arnold, though…
The Reds had looked good most of the game but had to wait until the second half for things to really open up. Doubles apiece for Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota ensured a fine day at the office for Liverpool and their attacking players. And watching on for Premier League productions, former PL striker Jermain Defoe admitted to being seriously impressed by Darwin Nunez and the energy he brings. Defoe impressed by Darwin Nunez Nunez took both of his goals well but it was the work-rate of the striker that really caught the eye of Defoe. “Darwin Nunez is one of those…
Omar Berrada’s old social media posts have come to light following his appointment as Manchester United CEO, with the Moroccan making the case for Pep Guardiola to take over at Liverpool before the club’s eventual appointment of Brendan Rodgers in 2012. United confirmed the appointment of Berrada in a statement on Saturday. The new arrival has been at City Football Group since 2011, and his move across town has been seen as a major coup for Sir Jim Ratcliffe after his own investment in United was announced in December. Berrada, born in France to Moroccan parents, has occupied a number…
“It was good, funnily enough on the way back half the team were on the same plane,” he tells Sky Sports. “I had no contact with them for four days, I only saw Pep [Lijnders] as we played padel but besides that, I had no contact with any of them. “You don’t want to have a four-week break or something like that in the middle of the season but after a very intense period, having these few days was very important. Now we’re back and ready to go again.” Klopp’s holiday was a much-needed one for himself and his players as…
The Sporting Lisbon defender has been linked with a move away from Portugal for what feels like forever, with the £52m-rated centre-back subject to interest from the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool. And the Gunners were reportedly believed to be the favourites to sign Inacio, with Mikel Arteta keen to add to his defensive options this January among other positions. However, according to Correio da Manha, Liverpool are now preparing a proposal to sign Inacio, with Jurgen Klopp a huge fan of the 22-year-old defender and what he could bring to the Reds. With the Anfield side looking short in…
Kylian Mbappe is set to dominate the transfer agenda this summer with an exit from Paris Saint-Germain seemingly imminent. The superstar has hinted he could leave the Parisians should he decide against extending his current contract and as things currently stand he will become a free agent at the end of the season. Real Madrid are considered frontrunners for the 2018 World Cup winner but huge wage demands may pose an issue. Liverpool have always remained in the realms of possible destinations, especially after hailing Jurgen Klopp’s side in 2020. And, as it happens, the club had spoken to Mbappe…
Cristiano Ronaldo has slammed Ligue 1 – claiming the “improving” Saudi Pro League is already better because it’s more competitive. Ronaldo’s criticism of France’s top division is a blow to Kylian Mbappe, who is the league’s biggest star. Mbappe, 25, has scored 19 Ligue 1 goals this season – 10 more than anyone else. His form has fired Paris Saint-Germain eight points clear at the top of the table. Mbappe rejected a move to Saudi Arabia last summer but could decide to quit PSG in six months’ time when his contract expires. Real Madrid are leading the race for the…