Author: Soccerhuz
Liverpool will not be getting too carried away just yet. But while Jürgen Klopp in particular will not be publicly jumping to any conclusions, he might be starting to think that if his team is in a title race, it is likely to once again be against Manchester City. Arsenal may yet prove that it has significantly improved its staying power compared to last season. And it would not appreciate being written off just days after spending Christmas at the top of the table. But with Mikel Arteta’s side having taken four points from the last four games, momentum appears…
Another year is drawing to a close for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s side have played a total of 55 matches during 2023, enduring a mixed set of results during this period. The year began in frustrating style as the Reds attempted to claw their way into Champions League contention, which ultimately ended with the team narrowly missing out on the top four. Things have looked much brighter in recent months, Liverpool now finding themselves in the middle of a title race. It remains to be seen how this season will play out, though 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting…
Egypt get their tournament underway on January 14 and a deep run in the tournament – they reached the final two years ago – would see Salah miss no fewer than seven games across all competitions, including Premier League clashes with both Chelsea and Arsenal. “Mohamed Salah will link up with Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations following Liverpool’s clash with Newcastle United.” a club statement read. Liverpool will also lose midfielder Wataru Endo after the same game, with the Japan international due to report for Asia Cup duty. During Friday’s press conference, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insisted it was…
Liverpool will have just one more game of Mohamed Salah, and then that’s it for a month or so. The exact period of his absence remains to be seen, hinging on Egypt’s progress in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), but Jürgen Klopp will have to navigate at least a handful of games without his attacking talisman. To that end, the return of Diogo Jota could hardly have come at a better time, with Liverpool’s attacking ranks swelled once again. On paper, at least, a quartet of Jota, Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez and Cody Gakpo should be capable of holding…
Mac Allister trains ahead of Newcastle In an unexpected boost, Alexis Mac Allister has been involved in full training as the Reds prepare for their upcoming New Year’s Day clash at Anfield. After Jurgen Klopp hinted “we will see” with regard to the World Cup winner’s fitness ahead of the contest, Mac Allister was seen in training as the squad got ready for another huge Premier League clash. The Argentine was part of a 23-man squad at Kirkby, but Jarell Quansah was absent having played the full 90 minutes against Burnley on Boxing Day. Whether Mac Allister is fit enough to feature against the Magpies remains to be…
Liverpool are now two points clear at the top of the Premier League after Arsenal failed to match their result against Burnley this week. Although fans will be hopeful of pushing for another Premier League title as we approach the turn of the year, they will be concerned about the injuries that the squad have sustained so far this season. Particularly in the left-back position with both Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas sidelined for the foreseeable future. Speaking on Friday afternoon, Klopp provided an update on the Scottish defender. “Robertson still needs more range in the shoulder, quite a big surgery so…
Liverpool’s No. 10 has missed the last six matches with a nasty cut to the bone on his left knee, and ahead of Monday’s match against Newcastle there was some hope that he could return. Klopp had to wait for the verdict from the team doctor over whether or not Mac Allister could be involved in team training, but he was spotted with the rest of his team at the AXA Training Centre. The midfielder took part in Friday’s session, as captured by Sky Sports, which is a promising sign for the Reds “If Macca could be back for Newcastle…
LIVERPOOL’S MID- SEASON REINFORCEMENTS: A FINE BALANCE Jurgen Klopp, the astute Liverpool manager, has long held a sceptical view of the January transfer window, a stance that echoes across the corridors of Anfield. In a revealing piece by Ian Doyle in the Liverpool Echo, Klopp’s transfer philosophy is dissected, offering insights into Liverpool’s selective approach to mid-season squad enhancements. Back in December 2016, Klopp had remarked, “We want to have players who are ready to develop…you should only do things you would do in the summer too,” outlining his preference for long-term planning over impulsive buys. This strategic prudence has often seen…
Earlier on Friday, the Spanish giants confirmed that Ancelotti had signed a new deal, keeping him at the Bernabeu until 2026. The Italian’s time looked to be up after Manchester City beat Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the Champions League semi-final last season. But a recent upturn in performances spearheaded by summer signing Jude Bellingham has seen Florentino Perez and the board get back behind the manager. As part of a domino effect, Liverpool may now have a clear run at Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, who was previously rumoured with the Real Madrid job, having made over 150 appearances for the club. It remains unclear whether…
The Tottenham boss watched on as his side fell to a 4-2 defeat at Brighton on Thursday evening, a result that keeps Spurs in fifth place and six points behind leaders Liverpool. Brighton‘s second goal came from the penalty spot after a lengthy VAR review after Dejan Kulusevski clearly pulled Danny Welbeck by the shirt in the box. Lewis Dunk then avoided a red card for a tackle on Kulusevski late in the match, and Postecoglou’s post-match remarks were dripping in sarcasm when it came to VAR’s role in proceedings. “It was obviously clear and obvious because it only took…