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Liverpool continue to challenge strongly on several fronts after a 1-0 Champions League triumph over Girona secured another victory under head coach Arne Slot. Mohamed Salah scored the winner from the penalty spot shortly after the hour as the Reds maintained the 100% start to their European campaign to remain top of the table. Liverpool will now turn their attention to the Premier League with a visit from Fulham at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. And here we look ahead to the changes Slot could make when his team are next in action. Slot will hope to have some players back…
Former Liverpool youngster scored for the first time in over two years on Wednesday as he netted a crucial winning goal for Sheffield United against Millwall in the Championship. Brewster joined the Blades from Liverpool for a big-money fee in 2020 – believed to be £23.5 million ($30 million) but has been hampered by hamstring problems over the last four years that have restricted him to 93 appearances for the club, in which he has scored just six goals. The fifth and sixth goals were separated by 26 months as Brewster drew 32 blanks in succession between a goal against…
Ex-Manchester United player Phil Jones has hailed Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as “incredible”, stating that he is a better defender than Rio Ferdinand. Jones played alongside Ferdinand for three years before the latter left Old Trafford in 2014 but, when asked to pick his favourite between his former teammate and van Dijk, Jones replied: “I think he [Van Dijk] still would’ve been top [back in Ferdinand’s playing days]. I gotta go with Van Dijk just because what he has given Liverpool for these five to six years has been incredible.” “He might have had a dip in form over…
In a stunning revelation, Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane, has revealed that he was snubbed by Liverpool for a transfer deal in 2013. However, Kane went on to achieve incredible success with Tottenham, winning the Premier League Golden Boot award twice. Kane, who has become one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the Premier League, said that he was disappointed but not deterred when Liverpool rejected him. “I was only 19 at the time, and I was desperate to make a name for myself in the Premier League,” Kane said. “I had heard that Liverpool were interested in signing me,…
In a shocking revelation, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Dele Alli, has revealed that he was rejected by Liverpool as a trialist when he was just a teenager. Alli, who has become a key player for Tottenham and the English national team, said that he was invited to train with Liverpool’s youth team, but was ultimately rejected by the club’s coaches. “I was only about 15 or 16 at the time, and I was desperate to make it as a professional footballer,” Alli said. “I was thrilled to be invited to train with Liverpool, but unfortunately, it didn’t work out. They told…
In a shocking revelation, former Liverpool target, Richarlison, has revealed that he chose to join Everton over the Reds in 2018. The Brazilian winger’s decision sparked outrage among Liverpool fans, who felt that he had snubbed their club for their arch-rivals. However, Richarlison has insisted that he made the right choice for his career. “I know that Liverpool fans were disappointed when I chose to join Everton, but I have no regrets about my decision,” he said. “I wanted to play regular football and be a key player for my team, and I felt that Everton offered me the best…
In a candid interview, Manchester City midfielder, Raheem Sterling, has revealed that he has no regrets about snubbing Liverpool to join the Citizens in 2015. Sterling’s decision to leave Liverpool for Manchester City sparked outrage among Reds fans, who felt betrayed by the young winger’s departure. However, Sterling has insisted that he made the right choice for his career. “I knew it wouldn’t be easy leaving Liverpool, but I had to think about my own career and what was best for me,” Sterling said. “I wanted to win trophies and play in the Champions League, and I knew that Manchester…
Earlier on Tuesday (December 10), the Reds registered their sixth straight Champions League win of the ongoing campaign. Mohamed Salah netted a penalty in the 63rd minute of their 1-0 continental win at La Liga side Girona. After the end of the encounter at Estadi Montilivi, Ferdinand was asked whether Liverpool are indeed the favourites to win the Champions League this campaign. He replied on TNT Sports (h/t TBR): “Form-wise right now, yes, Liverpool have to be favourites but nothing is handed out at this stage. Form-wise, come March and April time, it could be very different to now. You…
The Reds were well below their best during the first half in Catalonia but asserted more dominance on proceedings after the break, and won the match 1-0 through a Mohamed Salah penalty. That penalty was awarded when the referee was instructed by the VAR to take another look at an incident involving Van de Beek and Diaz on the pitchside monitor. Van de Beek accidentally trod on the back of one of Diaz’s boots, forcing it to come off, and the referee changed his original decision having initially neglected to point to the spot. Liverpool player ratings vs Girona PLUS…
Girona boss Michel told of his pride after the Spanish outfit were narrowly beaten by ‘the best team in the Champions League’ Liverpool. The Reds continued their flawless record in his season’s competition as they earned a 1-0 win at Estadi Montilivi. Arne Slot’s side were far from their best and were indebted to goalkeeper Alisson Becker in the first half. Girona, in their maiden Champions League campaign, had several chances they could not take. Liverpool needed the aid of VAR to muster the only goal of the game. Luis Diaz went down inside the box from a challenge by…