Author: Soccerhuz
Few join Manchester United after representing Liverpool and retain the affection of the Anfield faithful – just ask Michael Owen. But that hasn’t deterred Sir Jim Ratcliffe from targeting a man influential to the success of the Merseyside club in the past decade. Julian Ward became a key figure at Liverpool after joining in 2012, initially as a scout, before later becoming technical director. He then took the role of sporting director in the summer of 2022 following the departure of Michael Edwards, but left the club after just one season in the top job at the end of the 2022-23 campaign, citing a desire…
Darwin Nunez ended a run of 12 matches without a goal, while Diogo Jota came off the bench to score after a month out injured in Tuesday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley which took Jurgen Klopp‘s side top of the table. Salah has one more game – at home to Newcastle on Sunday – before he departs for the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt and the 16-goal winger is likely to be away for a month. Therefore, Jota’s timely return boosts the numbers up top, while Nunez’s confidence has been lifted by his first Premier League goal since…
The Portugal international had been sidelined since late November due to injury, but was able to take a place on the bench for the Reds’ Boxing Day trip to Turf Moor. And having been introduced for Darwin Nunez in the 84th minute, Jota went on to score his side’s all-important second goal, smashing home from Luis Diaz’s backheel in the final minute of the 90. Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com afterwards, the No.20 reflected on the perfect Christmas present, saying: “It’s massive, it’s a special feeling. It was a crazy 24 hours and I was not expecting to be in this squad…
Liverpool maintained their Premier League title challenge with a hard-earned win against relegation-threatened Burnley on Tuesday evening. Darwin Nunez scored his first goal in 13 games before substitute Diogo Jota netted late on as the Reds secured a 2-0 triumph. The result means Jurgen Klopp’s men have now lost only one of their last 30 top-flight matches and have moved two points clear at the top, albeit having played a game more than Arsenal. But there was plenty that went unnoticed or under the radar during the 90 minutes at Turf Moor. Darwin Nunez was loving life in Lancashire. After…
Jurgen Klopp has admitted it is “a shame” that Wataru Endo will depart for the Asian Cup imminently after finally finding his feet at Liverpool. The Japan international, 30, joined the Reds from Stuttgart in the summer and was initially eased into life at Anfield by Klopp, who used him sparingly in the Premier League at the start of the season. After starting the Reds’ last five league matches, Endo has begun to show why Klopp strayed from the club’s transfer policy to sign him – but he will be unavailable sooner rather than later. While the likes of Mohamed Salah will jet…
The Reds are currently without a natural left-back after starter Andy Robertson suffered a dislocated shoulder and understudy Kostas Tsimikas broke his collarbone, leaving the versatile Joe Gomez playing out on the left in Liverpool’s last two games. To try and address their concerns, 90min understands Liverpool are exploring a move for a new left-back in January and have made contact with Fulham to discuss Robinson’s availability. 26-year-old Robinson signed a new five-year contract in July as a reward for his excellent form, and the United States international has been equally impressive this year with a return of three goals…
Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota scored for the Reds, though the scoreline didn’t fully reflect their dominance, with two goals disallowed and only two of their 10 shots on target finding the net. Jurgen Klopp’s side showcased their attacking prowess at Turf Moor, maintaining their title aspirations as they head into the final game-week of 2023. After Nunez excellently bent home the opener in the first half, Liverpool’s attacking display continued in the second half, with a disallowed goal for Harvey Elliott following a VAR check. Mohamed Salah’s offside position, blocking the goalkeeper’s line of vision, resulted in the goal…
Jurgen Klopp has expressed his disappointment that Wataru Endo will jet off for the Asian Cup just as he’s started to find his Liverpool groove. The midfielder joined the Reds from Stuttgart in the summer transfer window for a fee of around £16 million. And after a slow opening to his Anfield career, Endo has been impressive of late. In the absence of Alexis Mac Allister, the 30-year-old has started the past seven matches in all competitions. He delivered another eye-catching display in the 2-0 win over Burnley which saw Liverpool move to the summit of the Premier League table.…
Liverpool icon Fabinho was given his marching orders on Boxing Day after VAR ruled he’d slapped Cristiano Ronaldo’s team-mate in the face. Fabinho’s Al-Ittihad welcomed Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium on Tuesday – with Ronaldo’s side the runaway winners, victorious 5-2. However, the game was close up until the hour mark, with the score level, when Fabinho was judged to have hit out at Otavio. The incident had initially gone unpunished, but after a VAR review, the Brazilian was handed his marching orders. One Liverpool fan remarked: “Fabinho was given a red card today. In all his years with Liverpool he…
Arsenal are reportedly among a host of top sides keeping an eye on Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. The 26-year-old could be attainable in the January transfer window due to Juve’s need to raise transfer funds, and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is likely to be on high alert. Chiesa has been a big name on the European stage since developing an eye for goal at Fiorentina. The Italian international is now into his fourth season at Juve and on course for the best goal-scoring Serie A season of his career. His efforts to rack up more than the 10 goals he…