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Liverpool could move onto a whopping 17 wins from 19 matches if it can beat Real Madrid for the first time since 2009 this Wednesday. And ahead of that huge game at Anfield, Arne Slot has been putting his players through their paces in Kirkby. As well as facing Real Madrid this week, Liverpool also has Manchester City coming up at the weekend. It’s therefore set to be a massive few days that could further ignite the Slot era. Liverpool injury latest Kostas Tsimikas was missing here with the Greek having picked up a knock that could keep him out…
Real Madrid is set to meet Liverpool in the Champions League for the ninth time this decade, but the team will be without its top scorer. Real Madrid’s European title defense has gotten off to a shaky start. Los Blancos sit in 18th place in the Champions League standings after suffering defeats to Lille and AC Milan. Now, the club’s biggest test is here with a trip to Anfield. Liverpool, meanwhile, collected victories in all four of its UCL matches, giving Arne Slot’s side the best record in the Champions League. The Reds also sit atop the Premier League standings…
Feyenoord manager Brian Priske has sent a message to Liverpool boss Arne Slot after his team performed a remarkable comeback against Manchester City. Tuesday night saw the Eredivisie club face City in the Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side had taken a 3-0 lead against Feyenoord with a brace from Erling Haaland supported by a goal from Ilkay Gundogan. However, things unravelled quickly in the second half for City as goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Santiago Gimenez and David Hancko saw the game finish 3-3 as Guardiola failed to win for the sixth consecutive game. Liverpool…
“I’m probably more out than in.” Nearing the final six months of his contract, Mohamed Salah is well aware that, as things stand, his Liverpoolcareer is slowly edging towards its end. He wants to stay, of course. While supporters, coaches and team-mates alike all hope that he is still plying his trade at Anfield next season. But the Egyptian’s public admittance that he is yet to receive a formal offer from the club – and is consequently disappointed with his situation – was enough to set alarm bells ringing. It is understood that there remains a willingness on both sides…
Wednesday night brings one of the most glamorous ties in European football when Liverpool entertain Real Madrid at Anfield in the Champions League. The Reds and Los Blancos have squared off in some huge matches in recent years, with the Spanish giants coming out on top in two finals in the modern era. However, Arne Slot’s team have the chance to further cement their standing as one of the best teams on the continent when an injury-riddled Madrid visit Merseyside. Here are the main battles which could decide which way the game swings on Wednesday evening. Virgil van Dijk vs…
European champions Real Madrid coming to town and a first chance to pit his wits against managerial great Carlo Ancelotti. For Arne Slot, though, there were more pressing matters to hand as he addressed the assembled media at Anfield on Tuesday afternoon ahead of this evening’s glamour showdown. “Now my family is coming over so if I hurry up a bit I have to get the groceries for them as well and then go home!” laughs the Reds boss. It was a reflection of the mood among Liverpool supporters at present. Rather than tense trepidation, the visit of the Spanish…
Liverpool are due to face Real Madrid in the Champions League this evening, with several players having represented both clubs across their illustrious histories. The Reds will host the Spanish giants at Anfield in their fifth league phase fixture of the competition, having been the only club across the season so far to maintain a 100 percent record. The last time Liverpool face Madrid was in the quarter-final of the 2022/23 season, which saw the Reds lose 6-2 on aggregate, which included a 5-2 loss at Anfield. One player who featured in that game for the Reds was Fabinho, who…
Liverpool fans have every reason to be buzzing as Ryan Gravenberch, the Dutch midfield dynamo, continues to make waves in Arne Slot’s rejuvenated side. His transformation into a permanent No.6 under Slot’s system has not only enhanced his own game but has also given Liverpool a rock-solid base to build their dominance across competitions. Gravenberch’s role has been pivotal in Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the Premier League and Champions League, with his standout performance coming in the thrilling 3-2 victory over Southampton. Speaking to Liverpool FC’s official website, Gravenberch reflected on his journey, challenges, and lofty ambitions for the club.…
Back in 2006, he was one of the biggest wonderkids in the Premier League and could’ve joined pretty much any club he wanted. He was playing for Southampton – having come through their impressive youth academy – and had offers from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool. Walcott, 35, who retired last year, has now explained why he picked Arsenal, revealing he was keen to learn from the legendary Thierry Henry. ‘Chelsea and Liverpool were options at the time,’ Walcott, who conjured up 108 goals and 73 assists across 397 games for Arsenal, told Sky Sports. ‘Manchester United came in…
Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham has suggested a move to Liverpool in the summer of 2023 wasn’t as close as many thought. The English midfielder was heavily linked with the Reds but headed to the Santiago Bernabeu. Bellingham, 21, joined Los Blancos from Borussia Dortmund in July 2023 for €113 million. The transfer came after months of speculation suggesting he’d join Jurgen Klopp’s Merseysiders. Yet, Bellingham feels the media got carried away with a potential move to Anfield. He explained why he was eager to join Real Madrid (via Madrid Zone): “Not signing for Liverpool? It was not as close…