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Jordan Henderson believes Liverpool have kicked on without him saying: “My exit gave them a boost.” The former Reds skipper, who lifted the Champions League trophy five years ago, believes that his departure has freshened up Jurgen Klopp ’s men. Henderson called time on a 12-year career at Anfield last summer after deciding to defect to Saudia Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. He said: “Looking back, it was the right time for me as a player – but also for the team and the club – as much as that hurt at the time. I was very emotional but it was the…
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher and former Manchester City defender Micah Richards have made a big bet on the upcoming showdown between their two former clubs. The two ex-players are eagerly awaiting Sunday’s game, which sees Liverpool hosting the current Premier League champions in a crucial match for this year’s title race. They discussed the game while working together on CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage. Their chat ended with a wager for a new Thom Brown designer suit, which could cost the loser more than $2,000, based on prices from the company’s website. The bet was placed as they appeared on…
Not even donning the most rose-tinted of spectacles could persuade any Liverpool supporter to view the positives after their team dropped into the Europa League when finishing outside the top four last season. The Reds, though, have been sure to embrace the unique openings offered by featuring in the Continent’s secondary knockout competition. And few have made more of those opportunities than Wataru Endo. Indeed, it says much about the progress the Japan international has made during his debut season at Anfield that, having started all six group games in the Europa League, there will be many who hope he…
Liverpool continue their Europa League journey this week with a last-16 first leg away trip to Sparta Prague as the quadruple hunt rolls on. The Reds are still hampered by a long injury list, with another player set to be added to the list of absentees. As many as 11 players could miss the trip to Czechia, meaning a number of youngsters may be called upon once again. However, duo Trey Nyoni and Amara Nallo have not been included in the travelling contingent, with both ineligible for selection due to joining from Leicester and West Ham over the summer. Academy…
Jurgen Klopp admits Mo Salah is bucking a trend at Liverpool by taking a place in the Reds’ Europa League Last 16 squad on Thursday. The Egyptian is in line to face Sparta Prague. Jurgen Klopp highlighted how unusual it is that Mo Salah has made it into Liverpool’s squad to face Sparta Prague. The Reds will take on the Czech team on Thursday in the Europa League Last 16. And with injuries at the forefront in 2024, Liverpool have welcomed the news that Salah is back and ready to play. He’s only featured for the side twice in 2024…
Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has suggested that trophies “mean more” to his team than their domestic rivals Manchester City. Reds fighting City for Premier League title Alexander-Arnold hailed rivals as team ‘built to win’ But says trophies ‘mean more’ to Liverpool WHAT HAPPENED? Liverpool are competing with City for the Premier League and FA Cup trophies this season as the Reds hope to stop Pep Guardiola’s side from defending two of the three titles they claimed in 2022-23. Anfield hero Alexander-Arnold admits his side face a daunting task in dethroning the European and English champions, but says that his side…
Paul Merson has backed Liverpool to beat Manchester City at the weekend if Mo Salah plays. The Sky Sports pundit has suggested that the sight of the Egyptian would scare the Reds’ upcoming opponents. “Mohamed Salah gives Liverpool their X-factor and they’ll beat Man City on Sunday if he plays,” the former Arsenal man told Sky Sports. “Without him, I don’t see how Liverpool are going to hurt City on a consistent basis. With Salah, they’ll get after Man City and put them under severe pressure by closing down high up the pitch. “He is one of the best players…
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool are having to remain cautious with Mohamed Salah’s hamstring injury as the manager weighs up a first start since New Year’s Day for his top scorer at Sparta Prague on Thursday. Salah has featured for just 45 minutes since scoring twice in a 4-2 win over Newcastle United on January 1 after suffering a muscle issue on international duty with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in a 2-2 draw with Ghana later that month. The 19-goal top scorer returned from that problem in February’s 4-1 victory at Brentford but suffered a recurrence of the…
Liverpool will have their biggest official backing at Old Trafford against Manchester United of the modern era for the FA Cup quarter-final clash later this month. The Reds have been given an allocation of 9,211 for the showdown between the bitter North West rivals, which takes place on Sunday week (March 17) with a 3.30pm kick-off. It’s an increase on the 8,875 tickets Liverpool were handed for the FA Cup third-round meeting at Old Trafford in 2011, which United won 1-0 just a day after Roy Hodgson had been sacked as Reds boss. When Liverpool last headed down the other…
Liverpool came into the summer transfer window with lots of work to do. Jurgen Klopp’s side had just finished fifth in the league, and their midfield needed a complete rebuild. The likes of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all immediately left, while Jordan Henderson and Fabinho weren’t far behind. The Reds needed to sign a number of quality midfield players, and to say that they did a good job would be an understatement. Liverpool’s midfield rebuild has gone exactly to plan, and now, the Reds are top of the league and potentially on course for a quadruple. Liverpool…