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Javier Mascherano has admitted he still picks apart some of his performances for Liverpool. The Reds signed the Argentina international on loan in February 2007 after he had made just seven appearances for West Ham United. He’d sign for Liverpool permanently 12 months later in an £18.6m deal, ending his association with Media Sports Investments in the process. Establishing himself as a firm fan-favourite at Anfield, he memorably formed one-third of the Reds’ fan-proclaimed ‘best midfield in the world’ alongside Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso. Mascherano has in the past confessed he played his best football at Liverpool, despite spending…
Ten days on, it still hurts Liverpool supporters. Losing to Manchester United always does. But in that manner… But out of the bad comes good and the heartbreaking 4-3 FA Cup defeat at Old Trafford will surely serve to refocus the minds of everyone at the AXA Training Centre ahead of a season run-in that still promises so much. While a quadruple is now out of the question, a treble is not. Liverpool already have the Carabao Cup in the bag and, while never saying as much publicly, they will be pleased with how the Europa League draw has panned…
Liverpool suffered another injury blow last night as left-back Andy Robertson was forced off in Scotland’s friendly defeat to Northern Ireland. The defender started for the second game in a row for his nation following Friday’s 4-0 loss to the Netherlands. Robertson was forced off in the first half at Hampden Park after being on the receiving end of a rough tackle from Trai Hume. Jurgen Klopp will be hoping that the 30-year-old’s problem isn’t too bad ahead of the return of Premier League action. The Reds will host Brighton on Sunday, March 31, though for now the squad is…
Wataru Endo’s journey to Liverpool wasn’t exactly straightforward. The Reds broke the mould when they signed the then 30-year-old in a shock £16.2m switch from VfB Stuttgart last summer. In an interview with Japanese streaming service Abema, the holding midfielder spoke about his surprise move and opened up on his fears that it wouldn’t come to fruition. “I thought [Mosies] Caicedo would sign [for Liverpool],” he admitted. “I remember seeing in the news that a deal was close. I thought that I’d lose out. In the end, he went to Chelsea.” Despite initial links to Liverpool, Endo only found himself…
Liverpool star Andy Robertson has been injured and substituted out of Scotland’s friendly with Northern Ireland. The left-back went up for a challenge in the low-key affair at Hampden before coming down awkwardly. Medics treated to him and a stretcher was on standby but was eventually waved away and he came back out onto the park. Anfield teammate Conor Bradley then scored for the away side to make it 1-0 Northern Ireland, and soon after, Robertson was down on the turf. It’s not yet clear what the nature of his injury is but Robertson left the park on his own…
It has been an international break that has done no harm whatsoever to the reputation of Conor Bradley. The precocious Liverpool full-back continues to impress as much for Northern Ireland as he does for his club, and is beginning to look increasingly integral to both. On Friday evening, the 20-year-old put in another stellar display for Michael O’Neil’s men in a 1-1 draw with Romania, and came in for notable praise from his manager, who name-checked the defender as a perfect illustration of the energy and vivacity he wants his youthful side to embody. Speaking in the aftermath of the…
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has revealed he was called ‘Gary’ when he first arrived at Anfield, but prefers the nickname ‘Macca’. The World Cup winner has been a roaring success since his £35m summer transfer from Brighton, fast becoming a mainstay of Jurgen Klopp’s midfield. Mac Allister has impressed at the base of a new-look engine room lineup, despite initial concerns over his suitability in a holding role, while he has also shown off his more attacking qualities in big moments. The No. 10, who has five goals and six assists in all competitions so far in 2023/24, has…
Sometimes there is a great disparity between how a player plays for the club team and then how they play for their national team. A great case in example, is Cody Gakpo. The Liverpool forward has been a really valuable part of the Reds’ squad this season. He’s already got 18 goal contributions for Liverpool in all competitions and has rarely missed a game due to injury. Based on those factors, it’s difficult to criticise him – Gakpo is delivering when it matters. However, recently he has come under a little bit of criticism. Over the course of Liverpool’s last…
The match officials have now been confirmed for Liverpool’s clash with Brighton this weekend and it’s news that has concerned some fans. Following the end of the international break, Liverpool return to Premier League action this Sunday with the visit of the Seagulls to Anfield. With Arsenal facing off against Manchester City this weekend, it represents a golden opportunity for the Reds to reclaim top spot in the title race, if they can overcome Roberto De Zerbi’s side. That’s easier said than done, however, and Liverpool’s recent record against Brighton is patchy at best. The Reds have failed to win…
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold may be out of action through injury but remains in the headlines amid speculation over a move to Real Madrid. The 25-year-old is out of contract in 2025 and rumours suggest that he has attracted attention from the Spanish giants over a possible move. The rise of the Kirkby academy graduate is no secret and the full-back’s achievements in 302 appearances can only be rivalled by those who enjoyed trophy-laden spells with some of Europe’s best – becoming the youngest-ever player to earn six major trophies at the age of 23. Yet criticism persists. When Liverpool…