Author: Soccerhuz
Jamie Carragher has likened Liverpool new signing Ryan Gravenberch to former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira as the Dutchman continues to impress at his new club. Gravenberch joined the Reds on deadline day from Bayern Munich for a fee believed to be in the region of €40m and has already racked up a goal and two assists across all competitions for the club. In an exclusive interview with the Liverpool Echo, Carragher claimed the former Ajax man could turn into a ‘really special player’ under the tutelage of Jurgen Klopp. He said: “As for Gravenberch, he hasn’t played as much, you are looking at…
Gravenberch capitalised on an error from Union goalkeeper Anthony Moris to finish from close-range just before the break after Darwin Nunez missed a sitter. Diogo Jota sealed the win off the bench in stoppage-time as Liverpool put Saturday’s VAR controversy behind them. Asked about Jota’s response to being red carded on the weekend, Klopp said: “How should he deal with it? I knew it would be difficult. That [game] is long ago and we are over that and Diogo is over it as well. We are not children.” On a subdued night at Anfield, Liverpool got through the game against…
You can scarcely believe that it was eight years ago Jurgen Klopp was named manager of Liverpool, in that time he has delivered some of the highest of highs for us Reds. It was October 8, 2015 when the trajectory of Liverpool FC changed course, with a charismatic German by the name of Jurgen Norbert Klopp responsible for the new direction. Four hundred and forty-three matches, six major trophies, countless fist pumps and a lifetime of memories made – and still yet to make! What an eight years it has been, and to celebrate it was only right that we look at…
They will be introduced immediately following Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal as Liverpool lost 2-1 at Tottenham. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) later admitted that a “significant human error” had taken place. Darren England, who was on VAR duties for the game, mistakenly thought that the goal had been awarded by the on-field team so quickly said “check complete” to confirm that Diaz was onside. But the on-field team took that to mean that their original call of offside had been correct and play restarted, prompting a massive furore afterwards. PGMOL has now noted that the fresh guidance will…
Liverpool face a tough trip away to Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday as the Reds look to get back to winning the ways in the Premier League. Goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota handed Liverpool a 2-0 win over Union St. Gilliose in the Europa League on Thursday, leaving the Reds top of Group D with two wins from two. After the controversial defeat to Tottenham in the Premier League last Sunday, it was important for Jurgen Klopp’s side to pick up three points on Thursday and rediscover the winning form they’ve shown so far this season. The last meeting between the…
This weekend, Liverpool has a difficult bout to navigate, with the Reds scheduled to face Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon in a tricky test away from home. Jürgen Klopp will come up against an opposing coach who he is yet to beat, with Roberto De Zerbi making quite an impression since his arrival in England. The Italian has faced the Reds boss on three occasions since his appointment at the AMEX Stadium last year, and he’s delivered two wins and one draw, which is impressive considering his squad isn’t quite as capable as the one at Anfield. De…
The Reds lost 2-1 at Tottenham in heartbreaking circumstances last Saturday, as their nine men couldn’t quite get a famous draw, amid much controversy. Next up for Jurgen Klopp‘s team is Sunday’s tricky-looking trip to a Brighton side who have excelled even more since Roberto De Zerbi replaced Graham Potter. Granted, their 6-1 hammering away to Aston Villa was a result nobody saw coming, but they are an expertly-drilled outfit who could cause Liverpool real problems at the Amex Stadium. Brighton are sixth in the table – how pleased are you so far this season? I’m reasonably happy. Having lost Moises Caicedo and Alexis…
The VAR debate will continue to rumble on but the players and manager are fully focussed on the football. A win over Union SG on Thursday helped ease some of the hurt from the Tottenham match, and victory at Brighton would be a proper sign that Liverpool are here to compete. If you take last last weekend’s result out of the equation, Liverpool are unbeaten since April and are beginning to look more assured of themselves defensively. Sunday’s match promises excitement and, ahead of the match, we’ve got all the key points to prepare you for the game. Klopp’s injury updates There was both…
Wataru Endo was caught in a whirlwind almost as intense as the one that first brought him to Liverpool. Having been thrown in at the deep end shortly after his surprise and swift arrival from Stuttgart, the Japan international spent the majority of his first two Reds performances in a side reduced to 10 men. Such circumstances were hardly conducive to helping the 30-year-old adapt to his new surrounds after exchanging the Bundesliga for the Premier League, a culture shock that has caught many a player unaware. Recent evidence, though, suggests Endo is coming to terms with life in a…
Centre-back seems to have appeared as an area of need for Real Madrid in recent times. Eder Militao is out with a long-term injury after tearing his ACL in the first match of the season against Athletic Bilbao. It is very possible that we might not see him back in action in this campaign at all, which is a major blow for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, as the Brazilian international is probably the best central defender the club have. On the other hand, the likes of David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger and Nacho Fernandez have not really convinced with their performances on…