Author: Soccerhuz
Alisson returned to the team after a well-earned midweek rest in the Europa League, and he was afforded the luxury of being a spectator a lot of the time. When he was called into action, he was typically calm, but far bigger tests lie ahead for him. Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7 On a day when so many Liverpool players were excellent, Alexander-Arnold was good. He was booked for a late tackle in the first half, and was a little loose in possession by his high standards, but he defended solidly. Ibrahima Konate – 7 Konate was another who came back into the…
Before the charismatic German left the yellow of Dortmund for the red of Merseyside, he was enticing players away from his future club. Nuri Sahin joined Liverpool on loan from Real Madrid in 2012, and was an instant hit. Three goals and three assists in his first 12 matches must have had Reds fans licking their lips. But Liverpool’s current manager, the one that delivered them their first Premier League title and sixth Champions League trophy, snatched him away. It was Klopp’s German giants Borussia Dortmund that Sahin left to join Madrid in the first place, and he clearly couldn’t resist a homecoming. Speaking to the Express in 2018, the…
LIVERPOOL’S TRANSFER RADAR BEAMS ON FLUMINENSE STAR In the ever-evolving world of football transfers, loyalty often takes a backseat. However, Fluminense’s midfield dynamo, Andre Trindade, presents a different narrative, one where allegiance runs deep, even in the face of enticing offers from Europe’s elite. Liverpool’s interest in Andre isn’t a well-kept secret. The Premier League giants, in their typical meticulous approach, had their eyes set on the Brazilian maestro as part of a strategic bolstering of their midfield options. This interest reached a crescendo this past summer, presenting Andre with what he described as an ‘irrefutable’ proposal. Yet, the allure…
Former Tottenham manager, Tim Sherwood, has claimed Arsenal strike Eddie Nketiah could easily play for Manchester United. According to Sherwood, Nketiah is an “upgrade” on Rasmus Hojlund. Nketiah scored the first Premier League hat-trick of his career as the Gunners hammered Sheffield United 5-0 on Saturday. After the game, Sherwood claimed he would be a starter for plenty of top clubs, including United. “I like to look at what he can do. He can play in a lot of teams. A lot of big teams. You’re telling me this boy couldn’t play for Man United at the moment instead of…
Seven changes have been made to the Liverpool team against Nottingham Forest due to Luis Díaz’s decision. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Luis Díaz has been left out of the squad. Worrying reports emerged overnight from Colombia that the winger’s parents had been kidnapped — Díaz’s mother has since been rescued, but his father remains missing. In his place, Diogo Jota retains his spot on the left, while Darwin Núñez remains up front from Thursday’s win. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ryan Gravenberch also keep their places from the Europa League tie. There are no surprise among the rest of the side, with Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Kostas…
Eddie Nketiah hammered in a hat-trick for Arsenal yesterday to give Mikel Arteta food for thought for the season ahead. Nketiah stepped up to fill in for the injured Gabriel Jesus and took his chance brilliantly, firing in three superb goals against Sheffield United. The former Leeds loanee has often been a fringe player for the Gunners. However, former Spurs midfielder Tim Sherwood believes Nketiah is more than good enough, and could actually replace £72m Manchester United striker, Rasmus Hojlund. Speaking on Sky Sports after after watching Nketiah dismantled the Blades, Sherwood insisted the Arsenal man can do what Hojlund…
Manchester City are eyeing a raid on Real Sociedad for Takefusa Kubo. Mundo Deportivo says City are preparing an offer for the Japan international. Real Madrid are also said to be interested in re-signing Kubo. Real hold a 50 per cent sell-on clause in Kubo’s deal. A raft of European clubs will have scouts watch Kubo when Real Sociedad play Benfica on November 8. Kubo has a contract with Real Sociedad until the summer of 2027.
West Ham v Everton (13:00 GMT) Everton manager Sean Dyche and West Ham boss David Moyes are walking to the centre circle holding floral wreaths in memory of former Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and former Manchester United and England midfielder Sir Bobby Charlton who both passed away recently. We’ll also have a moment of applause. Reminder of the teams West Ham v Everton (13:00 GMT) Just joining us? The players are walking out in our first of five matches today. Here’s a reminder of the teams. West Ham: Areola, Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Cresswell, Ward-Prowse, Alvarez, Bowen, Lucas Paqueta, Kudus, Antonio. Subs:…
Real Madrid have announced that midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni suffered a stress fracture on the second metatarsal of his left foot which will keep him out for the next two months. After the tests carried out on our player Aurélien Tchouameni by the Medical Services of Real Madrid, an incomplete stress fracture has been diagnosed in the second metatarsal of his left foot. Pending further developments. Source: Realmadrid.com This is devastating news for Tchouameni and also for Real Madrid. The French midfielder had established himself as an undisputed starter after a shaky debut season in the Spanish capital. His defensive presence was…
LaLiga is investigating allegations of racist abuse directed at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during El Clasico on Saturday at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. The abuse is alleged to have happened when Vinicius was substituted at the end of the second half during Real’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona in which Jude Bellingham scored twice. “La Liga has been working from the outset to identify the individuals involved in making racist insults and will file the relevant charges as is always the case,” the league said. “We are in direct contact with the police and FC Barcelona.” Real Madrid are…