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Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo were both replaced as the Liverpool duo suffered a disappointing end to their international break. With Virgil van Dijk absent through suspension, Gravenberch and Gakpo started in Holland’s 1-0 UEFA Nations League defeat in Germany on Monday night. Gakpo, though, was substituted immediately after Germany’s Jamie Leweling netted the 64th-minute winner while Gravenberch was given the hook by Holland boss Ronald Koeman with 10 minutes remaining. While neither impressed – Dutch news outlet Voetbal International rated the pair five out of 10 with Gravenberch said to have been “taken out” by the German pressure in…
Liverpool’s New Defensive Strategy: Replacing Van Dijk Liverpool’s search for a defensive stalwart to eventually replace Virgil van Dijk seems to have zeroed in on a surprising candidate, Loic Bade, despite a previous unremarkable stint in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest. Crediting Mundo Deportivo for the original scoop, it’s reported that the Reds see Bade, currently at Sevilla, as a fitting heir to Van Dijk’s central defensive throne. This comes even as the club looks to extend Van Dijk’s contract, emphasizing the Dutchman’s ongoing value to the team despite his age of 33. Bade’s Resurgence in Spain After a…
Virgil van Dijk reportedly wants to extend his time with Liverpool and is ready to agree on a contract extension. The club captain has only eight months left on his current deal but is willing to agree on new terms at Anfield, according to a report by Football Insider. Mick Brown, former chief scout for Manchester United who still has contacts within football, detailed: “I’ve heard he wants to stay and he’s happy there under Slot. The agents put out all these stories to see what sort of interest there is or what he hears. “Managers often go berserk when…
Liverpool want Real Madrid winger Rodrygo to replace Mohamed Salah if the Egyptian does not sign a new contract, according to reports. Rodrygo, 23, joined Los Blancos from Santos for around £38million in 2019 and has made 227 appearances for the Spanish giants. The Brazilian has a ridiculous 20 goals and 13 assists in 50 Champions League appearances and has established himself as one of the best wingers in world football under Carlo Ancelotti. Despite his importance, there has been lots of speculation surrounding Rodrygo’s future at the Bernabeu. Liverpool have been fiercely linked over the last year with star…
Harvey Elliott has made a big step in his recovery following a fractured foot, though his projected return date for Liverpool is likely to be pushed back. Elliott suffered a fracture in his foot in training with England U21s during the September international break, reporting back to the AXA Training Centre for treatment. The young midfielder was initially reported to be targeting a return against Chelsea this Sunday, meaning six weeks on the sideline, though that now appears unlikely. However, in an update from the club on Monday evening, Elliott was seen running around the outdoor pitches at the AXA…
Arne Slot has got plenty of things right during his Liverpool tenure so far. He should soon have another option to call upon in midfield who can further help him. When the international break comes, the fear is that Liverpool stars will pick up injuries while representing their countries. This time, though, there hasn’t been anything too bad (at least so far); Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk even came back earlier than anticipated. Meanwhile, back on Merseyside, Harvey Elliott was pictured working hard behind the scenes at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre earlier this week as he edges closer to…
Liverpool have made a very positive start to life under their new head coach Arne Slot yet still, football fans are not sure whether the Reds can be considered Premier League title contenders alongside Man City and Arsenal. The Dutch coach’s team sit top of the league standings after seven games with six wins and have won all their matches in the UEFA Champions League and EFL Cup. Tougher tests lie ahead for Liverpool over the coming weeks and by the end of this period, it will be known whether the Merseyside club are title contenders or not. An argument…
Real Madrid’s search for a new right-back isn’t confined to just Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to a reliable transfer reporter. The Champions League holders’ interest in the Liverpool vice-captain has been well-documented, and the season-ending injury to Dani Carvajal (who’ll be 33 in January) could see Los Blancos push to sign a long-term replacement for the Spaniard. Real Madrid eyeing possible Trent alternative Taking to X on Monday evening, Florian Plettenberg reported of the LaLiga champions’ apparent interest in Jeremie Frimpong. The Sky Germany transfer guru posted that Real Madrid are ‘monitoring the situation of’ the Bayer Leverkusen wing-back with an…
When Pep Guardiola started his preparations for the new season, he knew there would be an immediate disadvantage. “We will arrive late but not (just) against Manchester United [in the Community Shield], against Chelsea and Ipswich too,” he said. “We will be late. It’s about trying not to drop many points, try to compete well. We don’t have players because they have to rest.” City under Guardiola have made a point of giving players as much rest as they can between campaigns, and most of the players that had driven the Blues to a fourth Premier League title in a…
Arne Slot’s tactical nous lends itself to success in the Premier League. Liverpool’s roaring start to the 2024/25 campaign confirms as much. He’s personable and charismatic, but there’s a ruthlessness about Slot that’s refreshing to see. Jarell Quansah’s half-time substitution against Ipswich Town on the opening day proves as much. It was brutal and blunt but saw the tide turned and the tone set for the Reds, who have won nine matches from ten this term. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot The Dutch coach has been reluctant, more or less, to make alterations, which might seem to run counter to…