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Jurgen Klopp is one of the best man-managers in world football. Under his watchful eye, Liverpool were able to turn multiple £30 million signings into £100m-rated players. And yet the club weren’t ever able to truly make the most of this. Why? Well, ironically, because of Klopp. Now, you could argue that the club did make the most of this. After all, the Reds did conquer the Premier League, Europe and the world with the squad they had assembled. However, they never capitalised in the transfer market on Klopp’s ability to develop players. Rather than being the norm, Philippe Coutinho…
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold starred for England against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Jude Bellingham has reacted to his display. The Three Lions took part in a warm-up game at St James’ Park on Monday as they ramped up their preparations for the Euros. Gareth Southgate rested a number of his key players, which opened the door for Alexander-Arnold to start the game in midfield. He had a solid game. Trent Alexander-Arnold of England celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the international friendly match between England and Bosnia &… Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Jude Bellingham sends message to Liverpool’s Trent…
Both Man United and Liverpool have had their issues with centre-backs over the last 12 months. There certainly has to be some sympathy with Erik ten Hag given that the Dutchman rarely had the opportunity to name the same back four twice in a row, and whatever the manager’s other failings, his argument that the team would’ve been challenging for honours with a fully fit defence isn’t without merit. Liverpool’s need had seemed less acute, however, it appears obvious to football watchers that the club need a high-quality exponent to partner Virgil van Dijk. The Dutchman is metaphorically and actually…
Trent Alexander-Arnold made a very strong case to start for England at Euro 2024 with a masterful performance against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Monday night. The Liverpool vice-captain netted the second goal in a 3-0 win at St James’ Park with a delicious volley which saw him hailed as ‘some technician’ by Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett. Shortly before that strike, the 25-year-old produced another moment of sheer class as he arrowed an inch-perfect cross-field pass from one flank to the other, making a very difficult art look ridicilously easy. Reds fans are well accustomed to witnessing such brilliance from…
There are 115 reasons why Liverpool are keeping a keen eye on how Manchester City are dealt with by the game’s governing bodies. But there has been a more immediate decision taken regards the Etihad outfit that will be of significant interest to the Reds’ owners Fenway Sports Group. Both City and neighbours Manchester United are set to be allowed to play in Europe next season alongside their respective sister clubs Nice of France and Spanish side Girona, despite UEFA regulations stating clubs owned by the same entity cannot compete in the same European competition. City Football Group members Manchester…
Few players will have more of a point to prove at Liverpool next season than Darwin Nunez. After two mixed seasons at Anfield, during which he has been unable to truly establish himself as a reliable squad member, Nunez cannot afford another campaign of missed chances and questionable decision-making. One major issue the Uruguay international will have to solve is his tendency so stray into offside positions, a bad habit that has hindered numerous promising attacking opportunities. No other Premier League player was caught offside more than Nunez last season (33), with Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson next in line on 28.…
Arne Slot already has his feet under the table at Liverpool, and pre-season will get underway in a little under a month. Though fans will not be reading too much into performances and results, especially with the returns of key players delayed by international commitments, it will be a good chance for the former Feyenoord man to set out his stall. For its part, Chelsea has also made a managerial change, albeit under rather different circumstances. Continuing to swing wildly between long-term appointments and cagier bets, Todd Boehly has made an initial five-year commitment to erstwhile Leicester City boss Enzo…
Jurgen Klopp reportedly turned down the chance to appear as a pundit for the Champions League final. On Saturday, Klopp’s former team, Borussia Dortmund were in Champions League final action against Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid at Wembley. Despite an encouraging first-half performance, Dortmund were ultimately beaten 2-0 by goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior. As a result, Madrid successfully clinched the 15th European crown of the club’s rich history. Klopp, who recently left Liverpool, was spotted watching his former side from the stands. The German led Dortmund to their last Champions League final, which was also held…
Former Manchester City starlet Brandon Barker, who once toyed with Trent Alexander-Arnold, is searching for a new club after being released by Morecambe. Alexander-Arnold has duelled with a litany of star names in his career so far, but coming up against City U21s still sticks out in his mind. The England international was part of a team that lost 3-0 at Anfield, with City winger Barker pulling the strings. When asked to name one opponent who had not lived up to their potential, Alexander-Arnold recalled that difficult day in 2016. “I would say Brandon Barker, played for [Manchester] City,” he…
Rayan Cherki has emerged as a target for Liverpool ahead of the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League for a while now as he continues to impress for Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1. According to French outlet Sports Zone, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have approached the French giants regarding a potential deal for Cherki. The report states that Paris Saint-Germain also remain interested in the France Under-23 international, who wants to leave the Groupama Stadium. With uncertainty surrounding the futures of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez at Anfield, the Reds…