Author: Soccerhuz
Jurgen Klopp criticised Liverpool’s performance against Toulouse as “not aggressive enough,” with two of his midfielders summing that up in particular. “You can play as good as you want, if you don’t win the decisive battles, the decisive challenges, you have no chance in football,” Klopp told TNT Sports after Thursday’s 3-2 loss. The manager later added: “We were not aggressive enough. They won all the decisive battles, challenges, stuff like this. “We gave balls away easily: first goal, I’m not sure the second goal, third goal last line too deep. So real mistakes.” It was evident from the start that…
The will-he-won’t-he saga of a move to Real Madrid for Kylian Mbappe now seems to be over after it was reported that the Frenchman’s move to the Spanish capital was ‘definitively’ off. Though there appear to have been conflicting reports regarding the French World Cup winner’s next move, Spanish outlet, Cadena Ser, noted that Los Blancos were ‘definitively ruling out the signing of Kylian Mbappe.’ There are suggestions that the 24-year-old wants more money than Real president, Florentino Perez, is prepared to pay and, bizarrely, a question mark over his age. In any event, the news that the Frenchman may well be…
John Aldridge reassured that Liverpool are still in the driving seat to qualify for the knockout stage of the Europa League despite suffering a loss against Toulouse. The Reds missed out on moving into the next round of the competition as they fell to a humbling 3-2 defeat. Although Jarell Quansah had a late goal disallowed following a VAR review, Jurgen Klopp’s men deserved nothing out of the game. However, Liverpool remain top of Group A with two fixtures remaining. A win against LASK at Anfield later this month will secure a spot in the last 32 while they can…
The moment that the father of Liverpool star Luis Diaz, Luis Manuel Diaz, touched down to safety following his kidnapping has been released. Twelve days on from the kidnapping by armed men on Saturday, October 28 along with his wife, Clienis Marulanda, he has been released following intervention from the bishop of Riohacha, the Catholic church and representatives of the United Nations. After his release, Mane was taken to the hospital to be checked by medical personnel after being liberated at around 10:30am local time in Colombia. The Reds attacker was handed a start in their fourth Europa League group…
Liverpool are back in Europa League action as they face Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse at the Stadium TFC. The Reds know a repeat of last month’s 5-1 victory over the French outfit will secure their place in the Europa League knockout rounds in early 2024. However, if other results in Group E go their way, Liverpool could top the four-team group tonight with all three points. Jurgen Klopp will be without captain Virgil van Dijk and midfielders Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenberch, who are suffering from illness and injuries respectively. Joe Cole’s pre-match thoughts Speaking to TNT Sports just now,…
Roberto Firmino has revealed the infamous spat between Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane at Burnley “had been brewing since the previous season”. Salah and Mane clashed during Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Turf Moor in August 2019. The incident unfolded when Salah refused to square the ball to Mane in space before fluffing a shot. Mane was furious with his team-mate and threw a huge strop after being substituted. Firmino was hooked at the same time and watched the row unfold. Fans will remember the forward’s hilarious reaction, as he was filmed laughing at the incident in the tunnel. “Wait for Roberto Firmino’s face,” wrote Liverpool on Instagram…
Liverpool need but a point away in Toulouse to secure qualification for the knockout rounds of the Europa League with two matches to spare. The Reds have been flawless (points-wise) so far, beating LASK, Union Saint-Gilloise and Toulouse without much trouble. The pre-tournament competition favourites now look bound for the next stage unless one of the biggest collapses in the history of European football occurs. Jurgen Klopp and co can even guarantee their spot as group winners with victory on Thursday, if Union Saint-Gilloise fail to win their game. So with eyes already on the next step on the road to…
The Brazilian looks to be free to leave Fluminense after their Copa Libertadores triumph, and many English clubs are on red alert over this situation. Liverpool have been the team most strongly linked with the midfielder, and speaking on The Redmen TV, Emmanuel Luiz has shared an update on the youngster’s situation. The Brazilian journalist is adamant that the £40m man wants to join the Reds, but, Fulham are currently offering the best terms to Fluminense for the South American star. Luiz shared what he knows about Andre. “So I’m going to be loud and clear for you guys. We already talked about…
It has been nearly two weeks since Luis Diaz‘s father, Luis Manuel Diaz, was kidnapped in Colombia. Jurgen Klopp has now said “there are positive signs” and he is “available” to play. After returning to the pitch against Luton, Diaz is set to play some part in Liverpool’s Europa League match against Toulouse. Klopp explained: “He wants to be with us; he travelled; he is here; he is available.” On the situtation regarding his father, the manager said there is “no real news, always positive signs somehow but not real news.” Diaz has been the one to make a decision on his return…
After weeks of talks between Chelsea and Brighton and a number of failed bids, it was Liverpool who first swooped in and agreed a fee to sign Caicedo during the summer transfer window. Caicedo, however, declined to enter into talks with Liverpool and instead kept his focus solely on Chelsea, waiting for the Blues to eventually agree a British-record fee of £115m to bring him to Stamford Bridge. The Ecuadorian’s agent previously revealed that Caicedo moved to west London because he’d already given his word – a sentiment echoed by Brighton CEO Paul Barber during the summer. But another factor appears to have been in play…