Author: Soccerhuz
It’s now over six months now since a tactical change increased the demands significantly on Liverpool’s right-backs. Without a win in five games, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Lijnders devised a gameplan to pack additional creativity into the team by getting Trent Alexander-Arnold into more central areas, further up the field. Rather than installing the Academy graduate into a fixed midfield spot, though, a compromise was reached. It was a strategy that paid off handsomely as Alexander-Arnold began to cause all manner of problems for an Arsenal outfit that were a missed Mohamed Salah penalty away from a 12th defeat in…
The Reds had a mini-wobble in the lead-up to the international break, with defeat at Tottenham followed up with a limp 2-2 draw away to Brighton. The big matches keep on coming for Jurgen Klopp‘s side, who host rivals Everton on Saturday lunchtime in what feels like a must-win game. Failure to beat the Blues would raise serious doubts over a Premier League title charge, and the visitors could pose a threat, having won three of their last four fixtures in all competitions. How pleased are you with Everton’s start to the season? The headline figures aren’t great. Seven points and four home…
There is a deputy on hand in Kostas Tsimikas, who just signed a new contract. But this time it may not be a simple case of bringing in the backup. For the past six months, Liverpool have faced different challenges on the left. Without Robertson, they may now need to explore different solutions. Pressing concerns At its peak, the first Jurgen Klopp Liverpool team set up in a 4-3-3. With a narrow front three, the full backs pushed high up the pitch to provide width. This allowed Sadio Mane and Mo Salah to get into dangerous central positions, as well as…
Chelsea’s midfield in the past three weeks has started to look like one that cost upwards of £200million to form. It is functioning like a a trio of energetic, all-round technical and physically impressive players should. It is striking a key balance between control and bravery. It is no miracle that this has happened, the Blues have spent over £270million to actually buy the players that are available to them in a best-case scenario. That Romeo Lavia is yet to make his debut and Lesley Ugochukwu has featured so prominently so far this term is just a mere background story…
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has admitted he is ready to sell Victor Osimhen if he does not sign a new contract soon. Osimhen’s contract with the Serie A champions runs out in June 2025. However, the Super Eagles striker’s future in Italy is in doubt, after the club’s official TikTok account mocked him for missing a penalty against Bologna. De Laurentiis has now said although a new deal has been verbally agreed, Osimhen could still leave Naples. He said: “We verbally agreed on new deal in August, then if things change on his side… life goes on. Victor’s contract…
We head to Chelsea on Saturday looking to maintain our unbeaten start to the campaign, and can also create a little piece of English league history in the process. So far this campaign, we have won all three of our away matches. The run began at Crystal Palace where Martin Odegaard’s penalty sealed success, while a Leandro Trossard strike beat Everton. Then a fine 4-0 win over Bournemouth saw us maintain our 100 per cent start on the road, with our defence remaining perfect in terms of goals conceded. This is just the second time we have kept a clean…
The agent of Mohamed Kudus has revealed that her client agreed personal terms with Chelsea over the summer, but a move to Stamford Bridge did not materialise due to the club’s “ridiculous offer to Ajax”. The Ghana international’s future was the subject of much speculation during the summer window, with a number of clubs said to have expressed an interest in his signature. West Ham United ultimately secured a deal for the Ghana international, with the Hammers signing him at the end of August on a five-year contract for a fee in the region of £38m. The 23-year-old has scored twice in eight appearances for David…
According to Fichajes, Chelsea remain in the hunt to sign another goalkeeper and have set sights on Mike Maignan. The AC Milan star has built a solid reputation since his move to Italy, and the Blues might want to take advantage ahead of a potential contract extension at the San Siro. Mike Maignan has proved himself to be one of the top goalkeepers around, and there were no surprises when some top clubs chased his signature during the summer. Manchester United considered a move before signing Andre Onana, and Chelsea also enquired about the 28-year-old French international. Chelsea eventually signed…
Chelsea captain Reece James appears to have returned to some level of training ahead of a crunch west vs north London derby against Arsenal at the weekend. James has only made one appearance since being appointed new Blues skipper this season, having missed the last nine games across all competitions with a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old also picked up a suspension while he was sidelined for directing abusive language towards a match official during a confrontation in the tunnel following Chelsea’s Premier League defeat to Aston Villa last month. That ban has already been served. It had been reported this week that…
Manchester United will be without midfielder Casemiro for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The Red Devils have confirmed that the 31-year-old remains in Brazil after sustaining a “small issue” on international duty, and he will join Lisandro Martinez (foot), Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka (both muscle), Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo (both knee) and Kobbie Mainoo (ankle) on the sidelines; Jadon Sancho is also expected to remain unavailable due to his well-documented fall-out with Erik ten Hag. Sofyan Amrabat has emerged as a doubt for this weekend’s match due to an unspecified injury which forced him to withdraw from the Morocco squad, but the midfielder has taken part in training, as has Sergio Reguilon (hamstring),…