Author: Soccerhuz
Victor Osimhen reportedly faces the threat of a fine at Napoli following his substitution outburst against Bologna. WHAT HAPPENED? The Nigeria international, who helped to fire Napoli to Serie A title glory last season, did not take kindly to being hauled off with four minutes remaining in the goalless stalemate. He had earlier missed a penalty that could have wrapped up all three points for Rudi Garcia’s side. THE BIGGER PICTURE Osimhen was caught on camera airing his frustration towards Garcia after seeing his number held up, with the 24-year-old frontman of the opinion that Napoli should have gone with…
The club’s campaign could be all-but over by the weekend as they prepare for a cup final and season-defining league games. When we look back at Inter Miami’s season, Lionel Messi’s first with the club, we’ll likely look back at this week as the one that decided it all. The Leagues Cup triumph of the summer will ensure this season is a success, as will the seismic signing of Messi, but can they make it something even more? We’ll likely find out over the next four days. Miami face a massive period in their short history, beginning with Wednesdays U.S.…
While the weekend is the official start of the new WSL campaign, after it was pushed back due to the World Cup, players have been with their respective nations for an international break. It is far from ideal preparation and Matt Beard has been hit with a significant injury, with Haug, their record summer signing, now facing a spell on the sidelines. The forward was named in Norway’s XI to meet Portugal but was substituted in the 10th minute after medical treatment following a collision with Portuguese goalkeeper Ines Pereira. The duo were both tended to and consequently could not…
believes it would be harsh to say that the Reds dodged a bullet by missing out on the signing of Moises Caicedo to Chelsea during the summer. The Ecuador international looked hugely impressive during his time at former club Brighton, but it’s been a slow start for him and the rest of the team at Chelsea so far this season, with Mauricio Pochettino struggling to get the best out of this expensively-assembled Blues squad. Still, writing in his exclusive column for the Daily Briefing, Jones made it clear that he didn’t necessarily view it as a bullet dodged by Liverpool…
Liverpool bid farewell to one of their all-time great strikers during the summer when Roberto Firmino left the club upon the expiration of his contract at Anfield. Usually when a player of the magnitude leaves there’s a period of transition in which the club struggles to find a replacement. That has not been the case for Liverpool. Instead, Liverpool have two perfectly Firmino replacements on the books already in Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez, with the only problem they face being: which should start? OK, so we’re starting off with a fairly easy category to pick a winner for. While…
Pep Lijnders has praised Mohamed Salah’s attitude towards Liverpool training, with the winger always early to sessions at Kirkby. Speaking to the press, the Dutch coach lauded the 31-year-old attacker for the example Salah has been setting to younger players in training as a mentor and leader. Salah has enjoyed a sensational start to the season with Liverpool despite immense transfer speculation, with the forward strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. Such rumours seemingly haven’t stopped Salah from being as professional as possible, though, with the attacker still turning up to training early and setting an example to…
Liverpool will need a top class playmaker to replace Mohamed Salah and one of the names on their radar is Federico Chiesa. The Reds have been heavily linked with the Italian international for some time and even in the last summer transfer window, but he ended up staying with Juventus. Last month, the Bianconeri were asking for a fee of 50 million euros (£43.5m) for their prized asset and Corriere dello Sport revealed that he would gladly accept a move to Anfield. Now, as per Spanish source, Fichajes, Liverpool are considering a move to finally sign the Azzurri attacker in case Salah does…
It was smiles all around on Merseyside over the weekend as both Liverpool and Everton picked up three points in the Premier League. The Toffees ended their winless start to the league campaign with a 3-1 victory at Brentford while the Reds secured a home triumph over West Ham United by the same scoreline. No decisions were overturned by VAR in either game but the Bees’ only goal against Everton was the subject of a lengthy check while Curtis Jones’ saw a goal ruled out for offside on the field, a decision confirmed by VAR after a check late in the first half. Following the latest involvements from…
The Japan captain arrived at Anfield in a summer transfer from VfB Stuttgart and has made five appearances, including two starts, for his new club to date. Following the Reds’ 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Sunday, during which Endo came off the bench late on, Jürgen Klopp labelled him a ‘super-important’ part of his squad and the No.3 has offered an insight into the attributes he looks to bring to the team. “I am always conscious about whether I can be in the best position both defensively and offensively,” Endo told the club’s official matchday programme. “When we…
Liverpool have not given up hope of signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Reds rebuilt their midfield over the summer, bringing in Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch. Those acquisitions followed the departures of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. But it looks like Jurgen Klopp is keen to add at least one more engine-room option to his squad. Romano told the Daily Briefing that Liverpool are interested in signing the Brazil international, despite the fact that Guimaraes is poised to put pen to paper on…