Author: Soccerhuz
Jürgen Klopp hopes for the chance to see Divock Origi at Anfield again this Sunday, when Liverpool’s focus will otherwise be trained on a ‘tough one’ against Nottingham Forest. A Premier League and Champions League winner among other honours and cult status at Anfield, Origi said farewell to the Reds in 2022 but returned to the Premier League with a loan move to Forest last month. This weekend’s top-flight clash between the clubs therefore represents an opportunity for a reunion with the popular Belgian striker. Klopp is eager to see Origi involved and warmly welcomed by his old club, though…
TEAM NEWS Liverpool’s Andy Robertson will be out for up to three months following surgery on his injured shoulder. Curtis Jones serves the final match of his three-game suspension, while Stefan Bajcetic, Ben Doak and Thiago Alcantara are all still out. Nottingham Forest forwards Taiwo Awoniyi, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Divock Origi remain on the sidelines. Danilo, Felipe and Nuno Tavares have trained this week, but this game may come too soon for them. Anthony Elanga is doubtful because of illness. Head coach Steve Cooper has hinted the Swede may not be fit enough to start at Anfield. MATCH FACTS Head-to-head Liverpool are…
Liverpool are back at Anfield for the second time in four days this weekend and Jurgen Klopp will once again get the chance to move things around in his squad. Nottingham Forest are the visitors on Sunday and the Reds will be hoping for an easier afternoon’s work than the eventful 3-2 victory that came when the sides last met in April. With another quick turnaround after Thursday’s 5-1 victory over Toulouse, the manager will need to use his squad depth and make further changes to the rotated side that got the job done in Europe. Here is a look at how…
Liverpool is gearing up for its latest Premier League bout, with Nottingham Forest making the trip to Anfield tomorrow. The Reds will have another win in their sights as they look to strengthen their position in the Premier League’s top four. Jürgen Klopp’s side has made an impressive start to the season so far, with just one defeat in controversial circumstances blotting the copybook as the Reds have emerged as possible title contenders again. It’s certainly a far cry from last season’s disappointment. Klopp though will know his work on the Liverpool rebuild is far from over, and the next opportunity to…
Victor Osimhen has played down suggestions that he wants to leave Napoli amid reported transfer interest from Liverpool. The Reds recently sent scouts to watch Osimhen in action during the international break. The Nigerian has continued his fine form into this campaign with six goals in his ten appearances – but his relationship with the Italian champions has become frayed. Osimhen had been ‘considering taking legal action’ against the Italian champions after a bizarre video was posted late last month that appeared to make fun of the Nigerian international, following his penalty miss in a Serie A draw against Bologna. That…
GRAVENBERCH EMERGES AMID EUROPA TRIUMPH Amid the whirlwind of summer transfers, Liverpool’s acquisition of Ryan Gravenberch seemed somewhat overshadowed. The midfielder, clinched in the dying embers of the transfer window, transitioned from Bayern Munich to Anfield in what now appears to be a masterstroke in the Reds’ strategic planning. STEPPING UP IN EUROPE: A STAR IN THE MAKING Liverpool’s recent Europa League clash against Toulouse illuminated the sheer talent and potential of Gravenberch. Dominating the field, his remarkable goal was merely the icing on a performance that resonated with promise and prowess. It wasn’t just about his scoring; the Dutch…
Virgil van Dijk admitted he’s been very ‘pleased’ by the manner in which Wataru Endo and his fellow summer arrivals have handled the transition to life at Liverpool Football Club. The Japanese international, who signed for £16.2m from German outfit Stuttgart (Sky Sports), alongside Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig), Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton) and Ryan Gravenberch (Bayern Munich), have all looked increasingly shrewd signings. “One of the most pleasing things about the season so far is the way that the new players have settled in,” the 31-year-old wrote in his pre-match programme notes (courtesy of liverpoolfc.com). “Dominik, Alexis, Wataru and Ryan…
Liverpool go in search of back-to-back Premier League wins at Anfield on Sunday, with Nottingham Forest the visitors. With eight changes being made for Thursday’s thrashing of Toulouse, Jurgen Klopp is set to shuffle his pack again. Here’s the XI we expect the Liverpool manager to put out. Defence Having recovered from injury, Caoimhin Kelleher got some much needed minutes mid-week. But there’s no chance of him replacing Alisson Becker for this one. One of those who will keep his place is Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was perhaps a surprise starter in the Europa League. At centre-back, Klopp has a little decision to make. But having left…
Supporters of Liverpool’s main rivals have expressed their delight at Jurgen Klopp’s side missing out on the signing of Jude Bellingham this summer after his heroics for Real Madrid against Barcelona in El Clasico. The Reds were linked with a move for the Birmingham-born midfielder over a prolonged period of time, though ended up withdrawing from the race to recruit one of the most sought-after stars in world football back in April. Such news prompted frustration among a number of Liverpool fans, who were in agreement the club had passed up on the chance to sign a generational talent, who…
The Reds have really clicked of late, enjoying a promising start to the season and looking like a very different team to the one that struggled so much last time around. A huge reason for that has been Liverpool’s revamped midfield, with Jurgen Klopp clearly aware that he needed younger, more energetic options there after the likes of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson struggled so badly when it came to covering ground in 2022/23. Bringing in the likes of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch has transformed the Reds as a team, making them look like Premier League title…