Author: Soccerhuz
Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique believes Joao Palhinha could be an attainable player during the January transfer window, should the Reds be willing to meet Fulham’s hefty demands. Palhinha came close to leaving his current employers during the summer for Bayern Munich, though saw a deal fall through at the eleventh hour to ensure he would remain put in the capital. The 28-year-old remains a player of interest to many top clubs and Liverpool have been mentioned as a possible destination for the Portuguese holding midfielder, who first emerged as a target in July. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester are two…
Jurgen Klopp is enjoying being top of the Premier League with Liverpool in contrast to what he calls the “horrible time” of 12 months ago. Liverpool were sixth at the end of 2022, their title shot long gone, and they were a massive 15 points behind leaders Arsenal. They began 2023 losing at Brentford and Brighton, conceding six goals, before trailing in fifth to register Klopp’s only full season at Liverpool when they have missed out on the Champions League. Although Klopp is happy to be two points clear at the halfway point of the title race, he insists the Reds still have…
The former Newcastle striker has predicted Liverpool to finish runners-up to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City this season. Mikel Arteta’s team has been put in third place by Shearer with high flying Aston Villa taking the fourth spot. Shearer made this prediction after Arsenal’s surprise 2-0 defeat at home against West Ham on Thursday. The Gunners came against an organised and tactically astute David Moyes side and failed to grab the chance to regain top spot in the Premier League. Liverpool currently sit at the top of the Premier League, two points ahead of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal team. Shearer believes Man…
INTER MILAN ON HIGH ALERT As the transfer window looms, the buzz around Nicolo Barella, Inter Milan’s dynamo in midfield, intensifies. Liverpool’s potential ‘monstrous’ bid has set the scene for a high-stakes drama. With Barella’s prowess and acclaim, including being named Serie A midfielder of the year twice, the Reds’ interest is more than justified. KLOPP’S ADMIRATION AND BARELLA’S VALUE Jurgen Klopp’s admiration for Barella isn’t new. His praises, sung back in 2022, underline the midfielder’s aggressive, technical, and enduring play style. Valued between €60m and €80m, Barella’s allure is evident. But with a contract until 2026, Inter Milan has…
It is an early press conference from the boss as he prepares for his side’s latest challenge, with the Reds bidding to keep themselves firmly in the title picture at the start of the new year. Klopp will address the media at 9.45am (GMT) at the AXA Training Centre, where we are expecting a full fitness update for the squad and his thoughts on where his team are placed at the halfway point in the season. Plenty to sink our teeth into as always, with the boss insinuating that Andy Robertson and Alexis Mac Allister are making solid progress with…
If you were hoping to see Andy Robertson return in January, there is little optimism that will be the case as his comeback from a shoulder injury continues. “Robbo still needs more range in his shoulder, obviously it was a big surgery; still not even close to team training,” Klopp revealed in his pre-Newcastle press conference. “He can do a lot without using the arm properly, which is good, but on the other side it shows we still have a long way to go. “For sure, I think the full January he will be [out]. He has to get closer and…
Liverpool and Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs who will benefit from the threat of a one-match ban being removed. Any player who accrues five yellow cards in the first 19 matches of the season automatically receive a suspension. But the passing of the 19th match-day of the Premier League, after Arsenal lost 2-0 at home to West Ham and Tottenham were beaten 4-2 at Brighton on Thursday night, means most players are no longer at risk. Players with four yellows for Manchester City and Brentford are the only exception. The two clubs still have to play their 19th…
Liverpool has been handed a warning by Pep Guardiola following Manchester City’s 3-1 win against Everton on Wednesday. Sean Dyche’s side took the lead in the first half thanks to a goal from Jack Harrison, but were ultimately undone after Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva slotted their efforts past Jordan Pickford to secure all three points. Liverpool currently holds a five-point gap on last season’s treble winners. However, as City have so regularly shown in previous seasons, it is capable of hitting a rich vein of form in the second half of the season when it comes to…
Wrexham executive director Humphrey Ker believes the Welsh club can make similarly “financially irresponsible” decisions to those that Premier League title challengers Liverpool do thanks to Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Ker, 41, is credited with inspiring the Hollywood actors to buy Wrexham, approaching three years ago now. The California -based actor and writer is a lifelong Liverpool fan, first introducing McElhenney to English football by watching the club’s midweek matches while on set filming the television series ‘Mythic Quest’ in which they both played characters. He then recommended McElhenney watch the documentary series ‘ Sunderland ‘Til I Die ‘,…
January is a traditionally tough time for teams, buying clubs especially, to do business. Indeed, Jurgen Klopp often states that he prefers to do business in the summer and not mid-season. However, when he has of late, the transfers have often been statements of intent, with Virgil van Dijk, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo all moving to Merseyside at the start of a calendar year. Before Klopp, Daniel Sturridge, Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho were all January additions that certainly showed the winter window can be very fruitful. Which position do you think should be a priority? MILLNE: This is a tough one because the obvious…