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Liverpool could find themselves facing something of a nightmare scenario when their Champions League schedule is confirmed on Saturday. The Reds found out their eight league phase opponents in Thursday’s draw following the expanded tournament’s revamp for this season. Their toughest clashes will see Arne Slot’s men host reigning European champions Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield, while they also face a trip to AC Milan. Lille and Bologna will also make trips to Merseyside, while Liverpool will face RB Leipzig, PSV Eindhoven and Girona away from home. With the Champions League now being a 36-team tournament,…
Mohamed Salah has started the 2024/25 Premier League season in scintillating form, and with a brand new archer celebration as well. The Egyptian has wasted no time in reestablishing himself as a key player for Liverpool under new manager Arne Slot – with the Dutchman impressed a After a challenging 2023/24 season where he struggled with injuries that impacted his performance, Salah appears rejuvenated and is already making a significant impact. In the season opener against Ipswich Town, Salah set a new Premier League record by scoring his ninth goal in a Matchweek 1 fixture, helping Liverpool secure a 2-0…
Liverpool’s choice to hold off on pursuing Marc Guehi this summer seems to be a wise one, as Newcastle United have reportedly withdrawn from the race for the Crystal Palace defender. Newcastle have had several offers rejected for the England international, including a record-breaking bid of $86m (£65m) plus an additional $7m (£5m) in add-ons. With the transfer window closing soon, the Magpies decided to step back from talks, with Palace chairman Steve Parish standing firm on their valuation. Crystal Palace were holding out for at least $92m (£70m) to let their captain leave Selhurst Park, and despite Guehi’s contract…
With the transfer window slamming shut later today, Arne Slot has been speaking about the likelihood of any more incomings or outgoings at Anfield. Speaking in a club press conference this morning ahead of Sunday’s visit to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford, head coach Slot was asked about a wide range of topics, including whether Liverpool’s summer transfer business was concluded or whether there could be a few last-minute surprises coming our way. In terms of incomings, the big headline and only first-team signing for this season is obviously Federico Chiesa, announced yesterday. Of course there has also…
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp paid a visit to the Paralympic Games in Paris yesterday – and there was a very special reason why. The 57-year-old German is taking a career break after a nine-year spell at the helm of the Premier League club in Merseyside. And on Thursday afternoon, he was spotted court side at La Chapelle Arena for the SL3 badminton in the French capital to support his long-time friend Wojtek Czyz. In 2001, Czyz had just signed a contract as a professional footballer with Fortuna Cologne when he suffered an injury during a collision with a goalkeeper…
Liverpool face the sternest test of the Arne Slot era so far on Sunday when they face rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League. It’s been a dream start for the Dutch coach after he succeeded the legendary Jurgen Klopp over the summer, winning opening clashes with Ipswich Town and Brentford 2-0 at a canter. Achieving the same scoreline this weekend will prove incredibly tricky, but it would certainly endear Slot to the Liverpool supporters. Slot hasn’t had many injuries to deal with to date and Curtis Jones is the only doubt for Sunday’s clash. Liverpool made…
Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of three Liverpool stars whose contract is due to expire at the end of this season and former Red Jamie Carragher is concerned at the lack of progress around a renewal. The right-back is entering the final 12 months of his deal and there has been little news to indicate that contract talks have had any major advancements. Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk are also entering the final year of their Anfield deal. While the other two stars are into their 30s, the Englishman is only 25 and is one of the best technicians in…
Transfer deadline day has almost arrived – and there could be more changes coming to Anfield. Liverpool has made several moves at the end of the summer transfer window, including the first signing of the Arne Slot era – goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardhasvili, who joined for $33 million from Valencia. While Mamardhasvili will play for the La Liga club on loan this season, Italian winger Federico Chiesa also joined from Juventus for $13 million. The Reds have continued to be linked with further additions as sporting director Richard Hughes picks up the recruitment pace as deadline day on September 1 approaches.…
Real Madrid’s superstars were expecting a “brutally difficult” trip to face Liverpool last time they travelled to Anfield – but their fears were misplaced as they inflicted a 5-2 defeat. Having faced off in a closely-fought encounter in the Champions League final in Paris in the previous June, another tight battle was expected when the teams faced off in February 2023. The occasion that time was the Round of 16 of Europe’s premier cup competition, with the scene set for another memorable clash. However, it would be fair to say that the first leg of the tie is remembered on…
Liverpool have suffered an injury blow ahead of their weekend trip to Manchester United, with Arne Slot confirming the news. The Reds face a huge test on Sunday afternoon, as they head to Old Trafford looking to make it three wins in a row to start their Premier League season. While United aren’t necessarily pulling up any trees, trips there are never easy for Liverpool, as they showed last season, failing to win in both the league and the FA Cup. If injuries hindered the Reds greatly last term, with a string of key players missing for Jurgen Klopp at…