Author: Soccerhuz
Dietmar Hamann believes Liverpool have a spark that they have lacked in recent years – as the German predicted the Reds to avoid defeat against Manchester City. The two English titans clash when the Premier League returns on November 25. Once again, the Reds and the Citizens will lock-horns vying for a place at the top of the table. City currently occupy the position, with a one-point cushion, after Liverpool’s win over Brentford catapulted them into second. “Liverpool vs Manchester City is a while away, and we’ll have to see how the fixtures leading up to the game go. The…
Virgil van Dijk hopes that Liverpool can mount a title challenge – but insists there is still “so much to play for”. “I hope so,” he said speaking after Sunday’s win. “I looked in the dressing room (on Sunday) and it felt like we were the under-23s. But still we have the quality, if you are good enough you are old enough. But we need to see, we need a bit of luck, we need no injuries and need consistency. “Overall this season we have been doing well but the season is not decided in November and there could be so many…
Diego Simeone has revealed he’d like Jurgen Klopp to replace him at Atletico Madrid once he ends his illustrious stay at the Wanda Metropolitano. Simeone has been in the Atletico hot seat since 2011 and recently signed a new four-year extension with the La Liga club, whom he has won two La Liga titles with already during his 12-year stay, However, the Argentine has admitted he would like to see one of Klopp, Carlo Ancelotti or Mauricio Pochettino succeed him at the Wanda Metropolitano – where Liverpool won the Champions League in 2019 – when he calls it a day. Speaking in…
The first images of Luis Diaz reunited with his father on Tuesday have been released by the Colombian Football Federation, five days after being freed by his kidnappers. Liverpool’s No.7 and his family were put through a terrifying 12-day ordeal when his father, Luis Manuel Diaz, and mother, Cilenis Marulanda, were taken by armed men on motorcycles on Saturday, October 28, in their home town of Barrancas. Mrs Marulanda was released the next day. However, 58-year-old Diaz, known by his family as Mane, remained in the hands of his kidnappers, with their whereabouts unknown. A search party consisted of more…
Luton Town midfielder Andros Townsend has hailed the ability of Alexis Mac Allister as “immense” after playing against the Argentine earlier this month. Liverpool travelled to Kenilworth Road earlier this month to face Luton Town, where a last-gasp header from Luis Diaz ensured the Reds returned to Merseyside with a share of the points. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club, Townsend said: “Whereas now, when the ball’s at the feet of a Gomez, Van Dijk or Konate, you’ve got three midfielders who all have the quality to get on the ball, get turned, playforward. “You talk about…
Trent Alexander-Arnold is being linked with a stunning summer move to Real Madrid, with the full-back having less than two years remaining on his current Anfield deal. Ryan Gravenberch has put his recent international difficulties behind him and is now being backed to receive a senior call-up in 2024. Liverpool could be without seven players for next weekend’s trip to Manchester City.
Virgil van Dijk took one glance around the dressing room and realised what Liverpool would need if they are to maintain their unexpected Premier League title challenge. A raft of injuries and the suspension of Alexis Mac Allister meant Jurgen Klopp’s nine-strong bench for the visit of Brentford on Sunday included three 20-year-olds and four teenagers, three of whom had never before played in the top flight. Not that it mattered as an impressive Liverpool performance – helped by another stellar Van Dijk showing at centre-back – secured a 3-0 win and moved them up to second place and just a point…
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group could take a step closer to their next investment this week. The American group have expanded their portfolio this year already by purchasing a franchise in the newly-formed Technology Golf League, which is spearheaded by icons Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. They’ve named their Massachusetts-based team Boston Common Golf. FSG have owned Liverpool since 2010, while have been at the helm of Major League Baseball team the Boston Red Sox since 2002, purchaded National League Hockey team the Pittsburgh Penguins in November 2021 and boast a 50% stake in NASCAR’s RFK Racing. Now John Henry…
Liverpool’s midfield has undergone a complete overhaul and the difference has not been lost on the opposition, with Jurgen Klopp‘s new-look side forcing teams to be “switched on for 90 minutes.” Change had to be made over the summer and long-term statesmen were replaced by young, fresh legs ready to form the nucleus of the next evolution of Klopp’s team. There’s been growing pains, as expected, and ongoing debates over the No. 6 position, but the Reds’ changes have made the team “completely different” to play against. Andros Townsend, who made his first start of the season for Luton in the 1-1 draw…
Liverpool’s midfield has undergone a complete overhaul and the difference has not been lost on the opposition, with Jurgen Klopp‘s new-look side forcing teams to be “switched on for 90 minutes.” Change had to be made over the summer and long-term statesmen were replaced by young, fresh legs ready to form the nucleus of the next evolution of Klopp’s team. There’s been growing pains, as expected, and ongoing debates over the No. 6 position, but the Reds’ changes have made the team “completely different” to play against. Andros Townsend, who made his first start of the season for Luton in the 1-1 draw…