Author: Soccerhuz
The clamour has started and the yearning for new players is already rife. The transfer window is open after all. Fans up and down the country will try to persuade their respective teams to make moves in January. Sections of Kopites will be no different. Look at the comments on Linda Pizzuti, the wife of Reds principal owner John Henry’s Instagram. You’d think Jurgen Klopp’s side were battling Premier League relegation not leading the way for the title given some of the messages that have been left. It can be understood that some supporters would like to see Liverpool strengthen…
The Reds saw off the Magpies 4-2 on New Year’s Day, with all six of the goals coming after the interval in what was a frantic second half. Mohamed Salah made up for his earlier miss from the spot by converting the penalty that sealed the deal and his brace, with Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo also on target in front of the new Anfield Road stand. A hugely satisfying and dominant win, where does that performance rank in terms of this season? ADAM: That was one of my favourites, Newcastle are always capable of being tricky customers but we…
David Moyes has been left frustrated after Liverpool were able to select Mohamed Salah for Monday’s 4-2 win over Newcastle United yet he was not able to call upon two of West Ham United’s African players last night. The Hammers were held to a 0-0 draw by Brighton & Hove Albion at the London Stadium on Tuesday nigh. They were without Moroccan centre-back Nayef Aguerd and attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus for the game as the duo, like Salah, prepare to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations. Kudus in particular proved to be a big miss for West Ham and would have…
Mohamed Salah is off to the African Cup of Nations, and it’s fair to say that he’ll be desperate to win this competition this time around. At the age of 31, Salah won’t have too many more chances to win AFCON, and coming into this tournament, he’ll want to make an impact. Speaking on the BBC Radio Five Live Football Daily Podcast, Sol Bamba has been previewing the tournament, and he’s been discussing the idea that Salah plays with less of an ego when he plays for his country. As many of us will know, Salah has been accused of being greedy and…
The Reds are about to lose Mohamed Salah while he goes to the AFCON with the Egyptian national team, and it could be a huge loss for Jurgen Klopp’s side after the 31-year-old’s electrifying form in the Premier League so far this season. According to Football Insider, Liverpool may seek the short-term loan signing of some cover in attack, though the report does not yet name any specific names. Salah will clearly not be an easy name to replace, but Klopp also has quality such as Luiz Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota up front, so an extra…
Liverpool is set to lose Mohamed Salah to AFCON for a period and while Jürgen Klopp has known for a while that his talisman would be departing temporarily in January, that will not make covering for him any easier. Without the Egyptian’s goals, someone else will need to step up for Liverpool to maintain its title charge and progress in the domestic cups. But with Salah set to miss as many as eight games in all competitions if Egypt goes all the way to the final of AFCON and Liverpool gets past Arsenal in the FA Cup, the Reds will…
Spurs look keen to strengthen this month, with Ange Postecoglou’s side performing above expectations so far in 2023/24. Following a 3-1 win over Bournemouth, Tottenham sit fifth in the Premier League table – just three points off leaders Liverpool. The transfer window promises to be a key moment in Spurs’ season, with Postecoglou’s side one of the hardest hit by injury so far. While defenders are known to be the priority for Tottenham – Liverpool’s Joe Gomez has even been linked – they are also interested in PSV’s rising talent Bakayoko, according to journalist Rudy Galetti. He claims that the 20-year-old, who was…
Jurgen Klopp‘s side were absolutely dominant in attack against the Magpies. They won 4-2 but could’ve scored many more goals. However, the penalty that led to their fourth has sparked a lot of reactions as many feel Jota dived. Diogo Jota came off the bench for Liverpool against Newcastle United last night and looked really good. The Portugal international did a lot of good things, but the one moment that has made the headlines and got everyone talking is the way he won his penalty. Jota was through on goal and took the ball past Martin Dubravka. All he needed to do was tap…
Wataru Endo certainly looked to be the least inspiring signing in a summer window which saw the Reds also land Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch. The Japan international would not have been a household name before his move to Anfield. And it did appear to take him a little while to get going on Merseyside. In fact, at one stage only last month, Steve Nicol predicted that Liverpool will not be winning the Premier League title if Endo is starting regularly in holding midfield. Endo struggled in the win at Crystal Palace, being replaced at half-time. And…
Liverpool couldn’t have imagined a better start to 2024, even just a week or so ago. Having missed the chance to be top of the Premier League at Christmas following draws with Manchester United and Arsenal, the Reds now find themselves back at the summit, and with a lead over its rivals. Victory over Newcastle has taken them three points clear, with a break now until the next league outing against Bournemouth. It’s an outstanding position for Liverpool to find itself in, particularly after last season’s disappointment. There is, of course, still plenty of work to do though before any dreams of…