Author: Soccerhuz
Former Liverpool defender José Enrique has his eyes on João Palhinha for the Reds in the January transfer window, but he thinks it’s best to wait. He reckons that Palhinha, who nearly moved to Bayern Munich last summer, could be a great addition to Liverpool’s midfield. However, Fulham’s high asking price might be a stumbling block. The 28-year-old Portuguese midfielder is on the radar of many top clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. But Enrique is confident that if Liverpool joins the race, it will come out on top. “João Palhinha has been linked with Liverpool, Manchester United and…
When Jurgen Klopp quietly reflects on an eventful 2023 with an Erdinger on New Year’s Eve, the overriding theme will be one of progress at Liverpool. From an abject start to the calendar year – that saw them beaten at Brentford, Brighton and Wolves between January 2 and February 4 – Klopp’s Reds head into 2024 knowing victory over Newcastle United will either restore their status as Premier League leaders or strengthen it further. It’s been quite the turnaround from a punch-drunk and mentally exhausted squad lurching through the early weeks of 2023 to the one that has renergised itself…
According to Rudy Galetti, Liverpool and Tottenham could target a move for Manu Kone, who has plenty of other suitors ahead of January. The midfielder could not get his big move back in the summer but could leave Borussia Monchengladbach next month. Liverpool is interested in Manu Kone. Many top clubs are looking for a high-quality central midfielder in January, as they could turn their attention towards a certain Manu Kone. The 22-year-old Frenchman had heavy interest back in the summer from Premier League clubs, but an injury then could have scuppered those chances of leaving Germany. Borussia Monchengladbach was…
You don’t need complicated statistics to tell you Liverpool have improved on last season. The Reds have scored more, conceded fewer, and won more games – football can sometimes be that simple. In the league, Liverpool’s five more goals, nine fewer conceded and 13 more points mean the Reds have jumped from ninth after 19 games to first. Of course, football isn’t linear, but if you were to double Liverpool’s statistics to forecast what the Reds’ final total would be, they would likely finish short of the title. Projected points Liverpool are forecast to score 78 league goals, concede 32…
BARCELONA’S MIDFIELD MANEUVERS: THIAGO ON THE HORIZON? As the January window approaches, whispers from Spain hint at a fascinating prospect for Barcelona — the potential acquisition of Thiago Alcantara. This piece delves into the implications and nuances of such a move, considering Barcelona’s current squad dynamics and financial situation. Barcelona’s aspirations to ascend the La Liga rankings have led them to scour the market for midfield talents. The unfortunate ACL injury to Pablo Gavi has only intensified this search. With the January window opening soon, the Catalan giants are poised to make strategic moves. THIAGO’S LIVERPOOL SAGA AND BARCELONA’S OPPORTUNITY…
Liverpool will not be getting too carried away just yet. But while Jürgen Klopp in particular will not be publicly jumping to any conclusions, he might be starting to think that if his team is in a title race, it is likely to once again be against Manchester City. Arsenal may yet prove that it has significantly improved its staying power compared to last season. And it would not appreciate being written off just days after spending Christmas at the top of the table. But with Mikel Arteta’s side having taken four points from the last four games, momentum appears…
Another year is drawing to a close for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s side have played a total of 55 matches during 2023, enduring a mixed set of results during this period. The year began in frustrating style as the Reds attempted to claw their way into Champions League contention, which ultimately ended with the team narrowly missing out on the top four. Things have looked much brighter in recent months, Liverpool now finding themselves in the middle of a title race. It remains to be seen how this season will play out, though 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting…
Egypt get their tournament underway on January 14 and a deep run in the tournament – they reached the final two years ago – would see Salah miss no fewer than seven games across all competitions, including Premier League clashes with both Chelsea and Arsenal. “Mohamed Salah will link up with Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations following Liverpool’s clash with Newcastle United.” a club statement read. Liverpool will also lose midfielder Wataru Endo after the same game, with the Japan international due to report for Asia Cup duty. During Friday’s press conference, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insisted it was…
Liverpool will have just one more game of Mohamed Salah, and then that’s it for a month or so. The exact period of his absence remains to be seen, hinging on Egypt’s progress in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), but Jürgen Klopp will have to navigate at least a handful of games without his attacking talisman. To that end, the return of Diogo Jota could hardly have come at a better time, with Liverpool’s attacking ranks swelled once again. On paper, at least, a quartet of Jota, Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez and Cody Gakpo should be capable of holding…
Mac Allister trains ahead of Newcastle In an unexpected boost, Alexis Mac Allister has been involved in full training as the Reds prepare for their upcoming New Year’s Day clash at Anfield. After Jurgen Klopp hinted “we will see” with regard to the World Cup winner’s fitness ahead of the contest, Mac Allister was seen in training as the squad got ready for another huge Premier League clash. The Argentine was part of a 23-man squad at Kirkby, but Jarell Quansah was absent having played the full 90 minutes against Burnley on Boxing Day. Whether Mac Allister is fit enough to feature against the Magpies remains to be…