Author: Soccerhuz
The first day of 2024 sees Newcastle travel to Anfield, with Eddie Howe’s side one of the kinder fixtures the Reds could hope for – on paper at least. The Magpies are in wretched form, having lost eight of their last 12 in all competitions, including a 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest last time out. An injury crisis has derailed their season thus far with Howe likely to be without as many as nine first-team regulars for the game on 1 January. On top of that, Liverpool have won five in a row against Newcastle and haven’t lost at home…
The Reds secured five victories and two draws alongside a single defeat across their eight fixtures in all competitions, earning a place in the final four of the Carabao Cup in the process. Who was the team’s standout performer for the month? Cast your vote below and you also have the option to add a comment explaining the reasons for your choice. The winner will be revealed on Liverpoolfc.com soon.
The Argentine international defender has picked up a hamstring injury and the north London club will need to bring in quality reinforcements in order to deal with his absence. Tottenham were already without Micky van de Ven because of an injury. The absence of Romero will only add to their miseries. Spurs must improve their squad in January if they want to sustain their current run of form and finish in the UEFA Champions League positions. Signing a central defender should be a top priority for them and a report from Daily Mail claims that Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is on their…
The Reds are currently without a conventional left-back after injuries to both players in that position. Liverpool first-choice left-back Andy Robertson is out with a dislocated shoulder and Kostas Tsimikas is recovering from a broken collarbone. This has led to Reds boss Jurgen Klopp naming Joe Gomez out on the left in Liverpool’s last two games. According to 90Min, Liverpool have now set their sights on a new left-back, and Robinson is high up on their wish list. The report claims that the Reds have reached out to Fulham over Robinson and are working in hope of striking an agreement.…
Eddie Howe rued the performance of his injury-hit Newcastle United side as they slumped to another disappointing defeat only six days before facing Liverpool. Last season’s fourth-placed side have endured a difficult festive period, winning only twice in eight matches whilst exiting both the Champions League and Carabao Cup competitions. On Saturday they were beaten at newly-promoted Luton Town and Boxing Day was no merrier for the Magpies, letting a 1-0 lead slip to lose 3-1 at home to Nottingham Forest. The more embarrassing facet of the result was the fact all three goals the visitors scored were done so…
Barella, 26, is unquestionably one of world football’s premier midfielders. The all-action Italian was named Serie A midfielder of the year in both the 2020/21 and 2022/23 campaigns. Barella has also been selected in each of the last five Serie A teams of the year. Liverpool’s admiration of Barella dates back many a year. Indeed, ahead of a Champions League tie between Inter and Liverpool back in 2022 – in which Barella missed out through suspension – Jurgen Klopp said: “That Barella is not able to play is not bad for us. “He’s a really good player, a really good…
Liverpool 2.0, as we’re all now referring to this evolution of Jurgen Klopp‘s side, have positioned themselves nicely for the second half of the season, despite not having always played at their best. But we have seen the re-emergence of Virgil van Dijk back to his very best, plus Alisson showing why he is the world’s best goalkeeper, not to mention Mohamed Salah‘s ridiculous scoring record. And after 19 games, it is the ideal time to pause and reflect on the first half of the campaign, and with the help of FotMob‘s data we can see who the top 10 players are so far. Statistically, no…
There’s no surprise who’s leading the Premier League’s scoring chart so far this season. Nor is there any prize for guessing who’s in second. Erling Haaland currently leads the way on 14, with Mohamed Salah not too far behind on 12. Level with the Egyptian though is a name that might surprise some Liverpool fans. When Dominic Solanke signed for Bournemouth in January 2019, the disappointment at the then-21-year-old forward not having fulfilled his vast potential at Anfield was tempered significantly by having somehow earned $24m (£19m/€22m) from his sale. Solanke, now 26, was a key member of the England…
While Liverpool’s transitional 2022/23 campaign proved to be one to forget, the 2023/24 season is starting to grow into a season to remember. The Reds are favourites for League Cup and Europa League glory, having set up a semi-final clash with Fulham in the former and reached the round-of-16 in the latter. Meanwhile a Boxing Day victory over Burnley saw them move top of the Premier League table, temporarily at least, as the English top-flight reached its midway point. Admittedly, Arsenal could reclaim top spot on Thursday night when they host West Ham United. But even if they end up sitting second and a point off…
Salah not part of Steven Gerrard’s January influx I’m not aware of specific names yet for Steven Gerrard at Al Ettifaq, but for sure it will be a busy January for them. There will be many signings and the number will depend on the opportunities. Gerrard told the board in a very clear way, both in private and public, that he needs new players. The situation is very quiet with Mo Salah and a Saudi switch, however. Salah is fully focused on Liverpool as they’re flying in all competitions, but the Saudis still like him obviously and they still dream…