Author: Soccerhuz
League Cup semi-final first leg; Anfield January 10, 2024 Caoimhin Kelleher – 7 (out of 10) Beaten at the near post for the opener, but it was fiercely struck and from close range and through Van Dijk’s legs – the goal was much more about defensive ineptitude than the goalkeeper this time. Decent on coming out to close down and aerial claims, while his footwork was fine throughout. Decent save low to his right from De Cordova-Reid. Conor Bradley – 9 Lost his footing in the lead-up to the goal and a few times was skinned by left-back Antonee Robinson,…
Liverpool may have found their next Trent Alexander-Arnold in Yukinari Sugawara. The Reds like the look of the AZ Alkmaar player. We reported in an exclusive back in the summer that Liverpool held an interest in AZ Alkmaar right-back Yukinari Sugawara. Of course, the Reds never made a proper move on it but the Japan international is a player they have their eyes on. It’s interest that looks particularly notable right now after Statsbomb posted some of their data about Sugawara that compared him to Liverpool’s current right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold. In their eyes, he’s the closest under-23 player in Europe to the…
The future of the 25-year-old global phenomenon – arguably the biggest name in world football right now – is dominating column inches again as he enters the final six months of his contract at PSG. And as it stands, where Mbappe plays his football from next season onwards remains anyone’s guess. And while Mbappe insists he will not be rushed into a decision over his future and that he is yet to chose if he will leave PSG, reports in Spain are adamant that the World Cup winner will be parading himself with a new side from this summer. To that end, it…
Football great Roy Keane complimented an a former Liverpool star, claiming he’s “one of the best lads I’ve ever come across”. Djibril Cissé, the former Reds striker, gets a big thumbs-up from the Manchester United legend. Keane signed Cissé for Sunderland on loan from Marseille in 2008 where the Frenchman made himself known by scoring 10 league goals in 35 games, helping their squad stay up. Reflecting on signing Cissé amid concerns about the player’s attitude, Keane shared on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet: “Sometimes you don’t know a player until he walks into…
Liverpool may be in brilliant form at the moment, but they do have a selection crisis on their hands right now. Indeed, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo are all unavailable for selection against Fulham due to either injury or international commitments, while Andrew Robertson has been a long-term absentee. The Scottish left-back has been out of action for quite some time now, but he could be back before too long. Indeed, speaking on the Walk On Podcast, James Pearce has shared an update on Robertson, and he says that he’s been told that the full-back’s return…
Liverpool are in talks with Preston North End over the future of right-back Calvin Ramsay as the Reds look to prematurely end the defender’s loan spell at the Championship club. The Scottish star moved to Deepdale during the summer transfer window as part of a season-long loan deal in an attempt to get the defender more minutes. However, things have not gone to plan as the youngster has endured an injury-hit campaign, resulting in Ramsay playing just twice this season. According to This is Anfield, Liverpool are now in talks with Preston to bring Ramsay back to Anfield and this could…
The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga has been ignited once again as the superstar entered the final six months of his contract at PSG. Real Madrid and Liverpool are the two frontrunners battling it out to sign the France captain on a free transfer in the summer. Los Blancos came close to completing a deal 18 months ago, but were blindsided by Mbappe signing a new deal with PSG. But the attacker has already informed the Ligue 1 giants he will not be activating the extension clause in his contract. That means that he is set to depart the Parc des…
The first leaks of Liverpool’s new home kit design came back in late November, 2023, and mock-ups quickly appeared. New Year’s Eve brought the first reliable leak of the home shirt, via Footy Headlines, known for correctly reporting new Liverpool kits. The strip initially garnered a lot of dislike, but a new video displaying how it could look once produced has supporters more pleased – not everyone, though. Liverpool’s new shirt will reportedly feature an all-over embossed YNWA print in ‘chrome yellow’, which will also be used for the Nike Swoosh and LFC badge. We can see in this video how…
Liverpool will be crossing their fingers after a new report linked Dominic Solanke with a move away from Bournemouth. Newcastle United now want the player. The Telegraph report that Newcastle United have made an enquiry to Bournemouth about the availability of Dominic Solanke. The Magpies are in the market for a new striker and believe Solanke fits the bill nicely. And it’s easy to see why. Solanke has 13 goals this season in what feels like a true breakout campaign for the striker. Not only that, but he’s worked with Eddie Howe before when the latter was the Cherries’ boss. The holdup…
According to Evening Standard, Tottenham are the latest team to join the hunt for Hayden Hackney. The 21-year-old English midfielder, who has continued to shine for Middlesbrough under Michael Carrick, also has the attention of Liverpool and Manchester United. Tottenham join Hayden Hackney chase A host of Premier League sides have seen through their scouts what Hayden Hackney can bring to their team in the future. The 21-year-old English midfielder has impressed under Michael Carrick, with the Boro manager’s former side Manchester United also keen. Erik ten Hag plans on revamping his midfield options and making steady progress by building…