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Liverpool U19s were forced to settle for a draw in a frustrating encounter with AC Milan in the UEFA Youth League, as Trey Nyoni captained a youthful side. AC Milan U19s 0-0 Liverpool U19s UEFA Youth League, Vismara Sports Center After a season away due to the first team’s absence from the Champions League, the young Reds got back underway in the UEFA Youth League with a new-look side. Captained by Nyoni, the likes of Kieran Morrison, Amara Nallo and Trent Kone-Doherty started for Barry Lewtas‘ U19s, with only three players – Michael Laffey, Ranel Young and substitute Keyrol Figueroa…
Liverpool take on AC Milan on Tuesday night and Arne Slot will have to rotate his team after a defeat to Nottingham Forest. Many of the Reds’ stars have featured heavily while on international duty earlier this month. Some were playing their third game in a week against Forest on Saturday and they looked understandably sluggish. With another game coming just 72 hours later changes have to be inevitable for Liverpool if they are to field a fresh side at the San Siro. Here are three players Slot should leave out and three who should come in vs. AC Milan.…
Arne Slot has named his first starting XI in the Champions League for Liverpool, and he has made just two changes to his side amid the calls for him to rotate. After the disappointment of the weekend, a reaction is needed from the Reds as they mark their return to the Champions League after a season out. It so happens to be the head coach’s birthday, and three points at the San Siro would be the ideal way to celebrate – let’s hope the Reds can make it happen. Liverpool travelled with a 23-man squad, three of whom were goalkeepers,…
Concerts held at Anfield over the past five years – including Taylor Swift and The Rolling Stones – have helped boost the local economy by more than £31 million and provided thousands of jobs for local people. A new report, produced by Turley Economics, reveals the extent of the financial benefit for the local economy of having world-famous stars play in front of hundreds of thousands of people at Anfield. Just last week, the club announced the latest worldwide star to play at Anfield, with fan favourite Dua Lipa set to take the stage next summer. Since 2019 a total…
We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our supporter Philip Dooley, following a road traffic accident in Bergamo in the early hours of this morning. Philip was a lifelong Liverpool fan who had travelled to Italy to be at tonight’s Champions League game against AC Milan. Our staff in Milan are working with the local police and consulate, and continue to provide support to other fans impacted by this devastating incident. The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected to the club are with Philip’s family, friends and fellow supporters at this extremely difficult time. Rest in peace, Philip.
Only once before had Liverpool won the final of the Champions League, née European Cup, by two clear goals. That changed in May 2019 when Divock Origi found the corner of the net inside the Metropolitano as the Reds triumphed 2-0 over Tottenham. The attacker started just 68 of his 175 matches for Liverpool yet ranks among the likes of Steven Gerrard and Sir Kenny Dalglish for the amount of pivotal goals he scored. Borussia Dortmund, Everton, Barcelona – all teams against whom he wrote himself into Anfield folklore. Origi was given a fond farewell when he was released upon…
Rodri has warned that footballers are ‘close’ to going on strike after Alisson Becker criticised the new Champions League format. Uefa has added two more games to the ‘league phase’ of the competition, with clubs facing eight matches before the knockout stage. A new playoff round has also been added to the tournament. Between the expansion of the Champions League and next summer’s Club World Cup, Manchester City could play up to 75 games this season. International could add another ten games on top of that for some players. Speaking to the media ahead of Tuesday’s meeting with Inter Milan,…
Liverpool have no time to waste dwelling on the weekend’s Premier League result as they’re straight into Champions League action tonight. It’ll be interesting to see how Arne Slot reacts to suffering his first loss as Liverpool boss, with the chance to put things right in a crunch Champions League clash at the San Siro. The Reds are set to play more games than usual in the league stages of the competition, compared to the six games the group stage originally had in seasons gone by. This could become a problem for Slot with the added minutes in the Liverpool…
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit thinks “stability” will be the key to Liverpool’s success under new head coach Arne Slot. Speaking to topoffshoresportsbooks.com, Petit claims that, in contrast to his former club where there has been a lot of turmoil since the arrival of new owners, Slot has the foundation to continue on from where previous manager Jurgen Klopp left off: “Stability is so important if you want to run to a successful football club. That is something I’ve been telling Chelsea. Look at how the big clubs in Europe are working.” “They bring stability on the bench, and they bring…
Mo Salah is heading for the Anfield exit, according to former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson – with a host of clubs across the world preparing to sign the Egypt star. The 32-year-old has entered the final year of his deal on Merseyside and recently said no attempt has been made to open up discussions around an extension. And Johnson, who was speaking to Betfred, believes Salah will leave – but the other expiring contract holders Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk are more likely to pen new deals. “I believe Mo will leave and the other two will stay,” he…