Author: Soccerhuz
KOSTAS TSIMIKAS’ ANTICIPATED COMEBACK FUELS LIVERPOOL’S HOPES In the throes of a challenging season, Liverpool’s squad depth is put to the test with Kostas Tsimikas’ injury. The Greek left-back, a crucial cog in Jurgen Klopp’s machine, faced an unfortunate setback during a high-octane clash with Arsenal. An ill-fated encounter with Bukayo Saka led to Tsimikas being sidelined due to a broken collarbone. The timing couldn’t be worse, as Andy Robertson also grapples with a shoulder injury. ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE: LIVERPOOL’S RESPONSE Liverpool’s response to this double blow was swift. Young talent Owen Beck returned from his loan at Dundee to…
There is a tremendous level of respect between Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and his West Ham counterpart David Moyes. That was clear for all to see before and after West Ham’s 5-1 thumping at Anfield over Christmas. But Moyes is looking to get one over on his German chum in the January transfer window. That’s if a new report about interest from the Hammers in a top Liverpool target is to be believed. Because West Ham want to hijack a Liverpool move for a star who can play in six positions as a Morten Frendrup claim is made. As reported by a host of top Liverpool sources including the Echo…
Arriving last summer following Liverpool’s rather public failures to sign Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, Wataru Endō was perhaps always going to have a difficult time impressing anyone who primarily bases their player evaluations on transfer fees. That he’s managed to do just that, establishing himself as a key player in Jürgen Klopp’s table-topping side and being talked about as one of the best signings for any Premier League club last summer, speaks to his talents as a defensive midfielder. Those talents and the degree to which he has settled into this Liverpool side were given a confirmatory note today…
Kylian Mbappe has already agreed to forgo a loyalty bonus worth £69million in order to secure a more amicable exit from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, as Liverpool prepare to make their move. Twenty-five-year-old Mbappe has just entered the final six months of his lucrative PSG contract which was only signed in 2022 after Parc des Princes chiefs managed to fend off strong interest from Real Madrid. At the beginning of this campaign, however, the Ligue 1 champions were left furious with Mbappe and axed him from their pre-season tour of Asia after the French superstar wrote to the club informing…
WHY LIVERPOOL SHOULD LOOK TO RECRUIT FEDERICO REDONDO After Monday night’s emphatic and glorious 4-2 win against Newcastle United, it brought a few post-game thoughts to my mind. Though the reds are currently sat top of the Premier League, the final stretch is still not in sight, as the middle part of this long campaign must now be navigated. Certain decisions will have to be made by the Liverpool management group, which could enable ultimate success in the year 2024. Below are my three standout points after the win which opened a three-point gap at the top of the English top…
The Reds have consistently been touted as a potential destination for the Frenchman in recent years, despite no concrete news of a formal approach from the club. Mbappe’s undeniable quality and profile mean that only a select few clubs stand any realistic hope of luring him from PSG, but Liverpool open crop up whenever his future is discussed. Recent reports have once again seen the two parties put together in the same stories, with the forward insisting “I haven’t made up my mind yet” when pushed on plans after his side’s victory over Toulouse in the Trophée des Champions on…
As the transfer season heats up, Kylian Mbappé, the 25-year-old Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star, has discussed rumors about his imminent departure from the club. Despite entering the last six months of his contract, allowing him to negotiate pre-contract agreements with other European clubs, Mbappé insists that he hasn’t made a decision yet. Given the unusual circumstances surrounding the expiration of Mbappé’s contract, his potential transfer is expected to be one of the most significant in recent football history, especially considering there will be no transfer fee involved (though there will be a lot of other costs, including a mammoth signing-on…
Newcastle star Anthony Gordon was embarrassingly caught urging Martin Dubravka to dive the wrong way as Mohamed Salah stepped up to score the penalty which secured Liverpool’s win over the Magpies. The visitors were 3-2 down at Anfield when Diogo Jota won a controversial spot-kick with four minutes remaining. As Salah then started his run up to take the kick, Gordon could be seen pointing to his right in a tip to Dubravka about which way to dive. The keeper followed the instructions of his team-mate, but Salah fired into the opposite corner to seal the three points for the Reds. That…
Liverpool have established themselves as Premier League title favourites heading into the second half of the season, but where would they rank without VAR? The officiating technology has once again dominated debates this season, with errors and controversial calls aplenty. The latest decision to be debated was the penalty awarded after Diogo Jota went down under minor contact from Martin Dubravka during Liverpool’s win over Newcastle United. VAR allowed the decision of a penalty to stand, and it did the same earlier in the game when Sven Botman brought down Luis Diaz. With more VAR drama in the books, we have taken a…
The Reds don’t play again in the league until 21 January with the trip to Bournemouth, but there is cup action to get stuck into in the meantime. Before the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Fulham, Liverpool take on Arsenal this weekend in one of the tougher FA Cup third round fixtures. The draw for club football’s oldest domestic cup competition was not kind to Jurgen Klopp’s side, with the Reds set to travel to Arsenal for a repeat of a fixture played as recently as 23 December. That game ended 1-1, of course, thanks to a moment of magic from Mohamed Salah. However, the…