Author: Soccerhuz
Liverpool supporters have called for the club to grant former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson his unfulfilled Anfield wish. The Swede revealed this week that he has pancreatic cancer and the “best case” is that he has one year left to live, adding that one of his regrets was that he never managed his boyhood club, Liverpool. Eriksson was in charge of the Three Lions for five years between 2001 and 2006, where he managed Liverpool icons such as Steven Gerrard. The 75-year-old also enjoyed spells in the Premier League with Manchester City and Leicester City. He predominantly had success with…
It’s only a matter of time before the January transfer window moves into high gear. Clubs now only have a little over two weeks to conclude any deals, and regardless of whether Liverpool is active or not before the end of the month, the Premier League as a whole will surely burst into a flurry of activity sooner or later. Some clubs are battling Financial Fair Play restrictions, something Newcastle admitted after releasing its accounts recently. But even with that in mind, the world’s richest league can’t be expected to remain restrained for too long, and Liverpool will expect its rivals to…
Under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s transfer dealings have been the envy of just about every other major European club. From the £8million acquisition of Andy Robertson from Hull, to the £36m spent on Mohamed Salah when several other outfits had already written him off after his failed stint at Chelsea, Liverpool often know what they are doing in the transfer market. Spending a lot of money on one player is by no means a guarantee of success, just ask Chelsea, but even the mega-money moves under Klopp have been near faultless. Alisson and Virgil van Dijk both cost…
Virgil van Dijk picked something from Joel Matip when asked what skill of a Liverpool teammate he’d love to call his own. The Reds’ captain is actually envious. Virgil van Dijk gave an in-depth interview with France Football this week and one particularly interesting question asked for a trait of a Liverpool teammate that he’d love to have. It did require some thought, admittedly. But eventually, Van Dijk settled on something he sees from Joel Matip that he’d ‘love’ to call his own. “Not easy [to pick one],” said the Liverpool captain. “Maybe Joël Matip’s dribbling. He loves dribbling from the back. “He…
UNVEILING LIVERPOOL’S BEST ‘SIGNING’ Jurgen Klopp has reshaped the club’s fortunes with a string of astute signings. Yet, surprisingly, his pick for the best acquisition eschews the likes of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, instead highlighting a homegrown talent. THE GENIUS OF KLOPP’S RECRUITMENT Since he arrived at Anfield in 2015, Klopp’s transfer strategy has been nothing short of revolutionary. It’s a blend of shrewd, value-for-money buys like Andy Robertson, and judicious big-money signings such as Alisson and Van Dijk. Both strategies have reaped immense rewards, transforming Liverpool into European and domestic titans. TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD: THE CROWN JEWEL In…
What makes Liverpool’s start to the season even more remarkable is the fact that everything they have achieved so far has come in spite of an injury list that grows bigger by the week. After cruising into the last 16 of the Europa League, taking over at the top of the Premier League, and booking their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a superb, gutsy victory at title rivals Arsenal, the Reds put one foot in the Carabao Cup final on Wednesday with a comeback 2-1 win at home to Fulham. Jurgen Klopp was without 10 players…
Trent Alexander-Arnold has always thrived for Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp, but he has become particularly important with the role that debuted in the league clash against Arsenal at Anfield last season. That hybrid position really suits him. The Reds’ run of form from the moment he started to feature there saw a turning point in what was a disappointing campaign. It was the catalyst that fired Liverpool into Premier League title contention just months later. But there is no one else who can play in Alexander-Arnold’s inverted full-back role. The vice-captain is the hardest player to find an alternative for,…
Financial Fair Play regulations are back in the news. The Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR) have already resulted in Everton picking up a points deduction, and the rest of the division is now waiting to hear whether they will face any sanctions. Eddie Howe has mentioned limitations on his transfer spending several times and Newcastle admitted this week that it might have to cash in on a few players to fund more moves despite the Saudi backing that bankrolls the club. Arsenal, meanwhile, is among the teams restricted by what it has previously spent, with clubs allowed a maximum loss of…
VAN DIJK’S ULTIMATE ADVERSARY REVEALED In a riveting revelation to France Football, Liverpool’s defensive stalwart, Virgil Van Dijk, has named Olivier Giroud, the seasoned French striker, as the most formidable opponent he’s faced in his illustrious career. This acknowledgment from Van Dijk is not just a mere statement but a testament to the intense battles these two giants of football have endured over the years. Giroud, a versatile forward who has showcased his talents at Arsenal, Chelsea, and in the French national team, has managed to net six goals in 14 encounters against the Liverpool captain. This statistic alone speaks…
Endo’s country’s bid to go one better than four years ago, when they were beaten finalists, begins against Vietnam on Sunday. Read our preview to find out what awaits the Liverpool midfielder at the 2023 edition of the Asian Cup, which is being hosted by defending champions Qatar… How they qualified Japan coasted to the finals by winning all eight of their matches in qualification Group F, which also included Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia and Myanmar. The Samurai Blue did so while scoring 46 goals and conceding just two. Group stage Japan are in Group D alongside Indonesia and Iraq as…