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Caoimhin Kelleher has revealed his desire to leave Liverpool at the next possible opportunity as he feels his career at the club is finished. Liverpool might be planning on a goalkeeping overhaul next summer, with the chance of both their current keepers leaving high. Alisson Becker remains a formidable presence between the sticks, while Caoimhin Kelleher has more than proved his worth as an able deputy. Sticking with the Ireland international, Kelleher wanted to quit this summer for a new role elsewhere where he can play as the first-choice keeper. Last season, as Alisson missed several games, the 25-year-old first-team…
This season, Crystal Palace have made notable moves in the transfer market, including securing Michael Olise’s departure to Bayern Munich and bringing in Matt Turner on loan from Nottingham Forest. However, it turns out that Liverpool had an opportunity to sign Turner before he joined Palace. Liverpool’s decision to pass on Turner came despite Nottingham Forest’s attempt to include the American goalkeeper in a deal. Turner, who joined Forest from Arsenal for £10 million in August 2023, was offered to Liverpool as part of a package to acquire Caoimhin Kelleher, alongside an additional £7 million. ‘It’s not like I’m Harry…
It seems Liverpool’s swashbuckling stars of 2023/24 are not the only high-performing players on the receiving end of a head-scratching Ballon d’Or snub. Shortlists for awards can often be controversial affairs, with worthy candidates – such as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker this time around – missing out on a well-earned nomination for reasons ranging from football politics to pure ignorance. Teams who are flavour of the month with a governing body can fill the list, while others who deserve to be there can dip under the radar of the judging committee. Whatever factors went into drawing…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be hoping that his key players return from the international break without any injury issues, especially as many of his squad have been involved with their respective national teams. With players coming off demanding summers at Euro 2024 and Copa America, another international break could disrupt Liverpool’s early-season momentum. Slot has started the Premier League campaign strongly, guiding Liverpool to three wins in their first three matches. However, with so many players in action for their countries, the Dutchman faces the challenge of maintaining this form while navigating potential injuries. Ipswich v Liverpool: Arne Slot…
Let’s begin by admitting something: there was an element of anxiety around Arne Slot’s introduction to life as Liverpool boss. Stepping into Jurgen Klopp’s shoes was always going to be a daunting task and history suggests that some would struggle to build upon the strong foundations. But Slot isn’t any head coach and was picked by FSG’s Michael Edwards to succeed the legendary German given the ticked boxes around his tactical nous and interpersonal skills, two facets that have been salient across the opening three months of his Liverpool reign. Liverpool are discernibly more composed on the ball, more eager…
Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool has become a topic of significant debate and analysis, particularly on platforms like Anfield Index’s ‘Media Matters’ podcast. David Lynch recently offered a piercing insight into Salah’s current contract situation, highlighting the intricate balance between player desires and club strategies. David Lynch articulated the situation succinctly when he mentioned, “It was clear from the moment that Salah spoke out that he was desperate to stay, but Liverpool can’t be rash about this now.” This statement brings to the forefront Salah’s emotional commitment to the club—a factor that should not be underestimated. However, it juxtaposes starkly…
Mo Salah has his eyes firmly set on snagging either the Premier League or Champions League silverware for Liverpool this term, and he’s kicked off in blistering style. His impressive tally of three goals and assists apiece in the first trio of matches has contributed to the Reds’ flawless start under the stewardship of new head coach Arne Slot. Sitting just shy of the top spot, only edged out by reigning champs Man City on goal difference, Liverpool is already making waves early in the season. Off the pitch, there’s buzz around Salah’s future at Anfield, with his current deal…
Speaking to the press, Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher revealed that he wanted to leave Merseyside this summer, with the Republic of Ireland international hinting that he was blocked from moving. Valued at £25m, Kelleher has been Liverpool’s backup keeper for some years now, yet even after the signing of Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia, the Irish shot-stopper still wasn’t allowed to depart Anfield to become a number one elsewhere. Kelleher said when asked about why he didn’t leave Liverpool: “I made it clear in the last few years, I want to go be a No.1 and play week in, week out.…
Argentina beat Chile 3-0 on Friday, and ahead of the match there’d been injury concerns around Alexis Mac Allister. Manager Lionel Scaloni said the Liverpool midfielder had missed a training session because he was ‘overloaded’ and in pain. Despite that he managed to play 79 minutes against Chile, even scoring a goal in the 3-0 victory, but has been facing fitness worries since. Ahead of Tuesday’s match against Colombia, Ole quote Scaloni as saying: “The team is doing well. Recovering a bit of strength from the game the other day, with some typical ailments from the game. Nico trained separately,…
AC Milan may be forced to face Liverpool in their upcoming Champions League clash without the talents of Ismael Bennacer. A further update from Sempre Milan relays rumours (Il Mattino) that the footballer (on £115,308-a-week, according to Capology) may have suffered a serious muscle tear, which could leave him sidelined for two to three months. Such suggestions have yet to be confirmed, however, and it remains to be seen what Paulo Fonseca’s medical team makes of the 26-year-old’s latest injury concern. We’d like to start off by wishing Bennacer an extremely quick recovery ahead of our upcoming meeting this September.…