Author: Soccerhuz
Sven-Goran Eriksson has responded to calls for him to take charge of Liverpool Legends against Ajax in March. The former England manager, who is a boyhood Reds fan, revealed last week that he is suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer and has a year left to live at most. When confirming his diagnosis to a number of media outlets, he also shared how he is a Liverpool supporter and dreamt of managing the club throughout his career. “My father is still alive and is still a Liverpool supporter, and I’m a Liverpool supporter as well – I’ve always been,” Eriksson told…
Mohamed Salah came away from Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations opener with a goal and a dubious assist, scoring a last-minute equaliser from the penalty spot. Egypt are widely considered one of the favourites to win this year’s AFCON, though true to the tournament’s heritage, things did not pan out as predicted on Sunday. Up against Mozambique in their Group B opener, they took the lead after just two minutes through Nantes striker Mostafa Mohamed, with Salah credited with an assist. In reality, the Egypt captain’s assist was a mishit shot that scuffed into the path of Mohamed, who swivelled and…
Sadio Mané’s new wife, Aisha Tamba, has spoken out for the first time since their arranged marriage. The 18-year-old married the former Liverpool star in a ceremony in Senegal that caused a stir online. She is now preparing to move to Saudi Arabia with him, with Mané now plying his trade with Al-Nassr, where he plays alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Aisha told the Mail Online through a relative: “I am looking forward to my new life and I know that it will be very different. “But I do not feel any pressure because Sadio’s fame and money will not change me.…
Kylian Mbappé has been tipped to stay at Paris Saint-Germain next season, despite rumors growing that he will leave the club at the end of the season. The French superstar’s contract at PSG expires in the summer, and he informed the club last year that he is not planning on extending his current deal, despite having the option of an extra year. Real Madrid and Liverpool have both been linked with a move for Mbappé, with the former seen as the favorite to land his signature. It was reported by ESPN earlier this month that Anfield and the Bernabeu were…
After qualifying for the Champions League for the first time since 2002/03 last season, Newcastle United’s latest campaign has not quite gone as planned. The Magpies were eliminated from Europe completely last month, finishing bottom of their Champions League group behind Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan, as their long-awaited return to the continent’s elite club competition was brought to a premature end. Having finished fourth in the Premier League table last season to clinch the aforementioned qualification, four points clear of Liverpool, there was hope at St. James’ Park that Eddie Howe’s side could become Champions League regulars.…
Chelsea could be about to get payback after Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s crafty shot at Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo. The midfield duo have started slowly at Stamford Bridge after snubbing the Reds last summer, and the same two clubs may yet battle it out for Bruno Guimaraes at the end of the season. Liverpool agreed an eye-watering £110million deal for Caicedo before being gazumped by Chelsea at the eleventh hour. The Merseyside outfit were also advanced in their pursuit of Lavia, who turned his back on Klopp by holding out for his move to Stamford Bridge instead. Speaking at…
Former Everton striker Yakubu has lauded the performance levels of Liverpool forward Mo Salah, ahead of his AFCON campaign this month. Nigerian Yakubu is well aware of Salah and how he is perceived on Merseyside. The ‘Yak’ was a big fan favourite on Merseyside himself, albeit with the blue half. However, that hasn’t stopped Yakubu singing the praises of Liverpool star Salah. Speaking in an interview for The Mirror, Yakubu pointed out how Salah’s consistency makes him one of the top ‘legends’ in African football. Speaking about Salah in the interview, Yakubu shared his thoughts on the £34m forward. “Salah has won African Footballer…
Liverpool has reportedly enquired about the potential signing of Colombian defender Kevin Mantilla with CA Talleres president confirming that contact was made. Like many of their Premier League rivals, Liverpool are keen on adding some fresh faces in the January window as they set their eyes on a potential second league title. Currently two points clear at the top of the table, Jurgen Klopp will be well aware of the threat that Manchester City poses with the club reportedly interested in adding a new defender to their ranks. The 20-year-old centre-back, Mantilla, has reportedly been on the Reds shortlist for a…
THE MISSING PUZZLE IN LIVERPOOL’S MIDFIELD While there is no pressing need for Liverpool to replace Fabinho – after Wataru Endo has made a positive account of himself in the last few months – in the long-term the Reds will want to bring in a specialist number six of a slightly younger profile. It’s what seems to be the missing puzzle in Jurgen Klopp’s 2.0 midfield jigsaw after the major surgery the Liverpool boss did to his squad last summer. And while there are not many candidates out there at the moment who are available in the current market, there…
Liverpool flop Andrea Dossena admitted he regrets what he did after signing for the club. In July 2008, Liverpool paid £7million for the Italian left-back to replace the outgoing John Arne Riise, but he never lived up to expectations at Anfield. After impressing at Udinese in Serie A and becoming an Italy international, his time in England all but saw his career fall apart. Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Dossena said: “In Italy we have a culture of work that is much more based on quantity, while you (in England) are very good at having an optimal quantity/quality ratio. In my…