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In-form Liverpool Star Scores In Comeback Win vs Mali

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane maintained his good form in front of goal after he scored to help Senegal overturn a deficit West African rivals Mali in their international friendly clash on Tuesday night. Senegal played host to The Malians in Dakar in what was a battle of two countries preparing for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Sadio Mane started the Mali game on the bench before he was subbed on to good effect. The Liverpool player equalised for Senegal with three minutes left on the clock. Abramovich will replace Danny … [Read more...]

Liverpool Handed Major Injury Boost Ahead Of Tottenham Clash

Premier League leaders Liverpool have received a major injury boost ahead of their clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. This is due to the news that defender Joe Gomez has returned to Liverpool training after almost four months out with injury. Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday evening in the first of the last seven games before their Premier League campaign comes to an end. The new development about Joe Gomez was confirmed by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in a chat with the club’s official website. How … [Read more...]

Champions League: Liverpool Are The Best Team

Former Ajax Amsterdam and Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal (LVG) is convinced that Premier League leaders Liverpool are the best team left in the Champions League this season. The Champions League has entered the quarterfinal stage and the Reds are one of four English teams in the last eight of this season’s competition. Retired Dutch tactician LVG told BBC Sport that Liverpool are the best team in the Champions League and that they are better than both Manchester City and Barcelona. Louis Van Gaal also revealed that the English duo … [Read more...]

Liverpool Striker On Song In Comeback Win Over Czech Republic

Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino was on target as five-time world champions Brazil came from a goal down to beat Czech Republic 3-1 in an international friendly played on Tuesday. Czech Republic took a shock lead in the first half through David Pavelka as Brazil continued their lacklustre performance from the previous game against Panama. The footballing world was stunned at the weekend after Brazil could only play a 1-1 draw with Panama in their international friendly clash. Brazil recovered with a better second half showing against the … [Read more...]

International Break Could Affect Liverpool vs Tottenham Clash – Reds Legend

Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman has expressed his concerns ahead of the Premier League clash between the Reds and Tottenham Hotspur this weekend. Premier League leaders Liverpool are hunting for a first league title in almost three decades and the game against Tottenham Hotspur represents their toughest challenge on paper. They have a two-point lead over champions Manchester City at the top of the table having played a game more. In an interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, the Liverpool legend said that the … [Read more...]

United chief and 9 other storm Amsterdam for “Super-Champions League” talks

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is reported to have joined other English Premier League chiefs at the 22nd ECA General Assembly in Amsterdam. Ed Woodward joins Juventus boss Andrea Agnelli, AC Milan’s Ivan Gazidis an Ajax chief Edwin van der Sar as they hope to implement a change in the face of European football. Other English Premier League sides present at the meeting are Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Leicester City, Liverpool, Man City, Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur. The major point of discussion is to ponder on how … [Read more...]

Sterling Over Hazard For Real Madrid – Ex-Chelsea Striker

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has advised Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid to opt for Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling over Blues talisman Eden Hazard. In a chat with the Daily Mail, former Celtic and Chelsea player Sutton praised Raheem Sterling as he revealed that the England international is now a world class player. He further revealed that outgoing European champions Real Madrid should be trying to sign former Liverpool star Sterling ahead of Hazard. Real Madrid are expected to rebuild their team this summer and several … [Read more...]

Fabinho Fighting Spirit Lauded By Liverpool Teammate

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is full of admiration for the fighting spirit shown by teammate Fabinho in his first season at the club. Naby Keita praised the impact of the Brazilian international in a recent interview with the official website of the club as he lauded Fabinho for the way he has been able to fight back to win his shirt in the Liverpool XI. According to him, Fabinho started the season on the bench but he worked hard in training and never gave up on a place in the Liverpool team under Jurgen Klopp. Pochettino hints who … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target Suffers Ankle Ligament Injury

Schalke 04 midfielder Weston McKennie will most likely miss the rest of the season after it was revealed that he has suffered ankle ligament damage. According to his German club, Weston McKennie has ruptured his ankle ligaments. The 20-year-old sustained the injury while playing for the United States of America in an international friendly clash with Ecuador. McKennie was substituted in the 68th minute of the Ecuador game shortly after he suffered the injury in a duel with Ecuador striker Felipe Caicedo. He contested for an aerial ball … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Star On Target For England In Thumping Win

Former Liverpool attacker Raheem Sterling continued his good form in front of goal after he found the back of the net for the Three Lions of England in their win over Montenegro. In their first away game of the Euro 2020 qualifiers, Sterling and England came from behind to beat Montenegro 5-1. Raheem Sterling had scored a treble during the first game of the qualifiers for the Three Lions of England as the 1966 world champions ran riot with a 5-0 win over the Czech Republic. England were stunned into action in their second game of the … [Read more...]

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Liverpool Skipper Doubtful For Montenegro Clash

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is a big doubt for the Three Lions of England ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifying clash with Montenegro on Monday night. Henderson could miss the Euro qualifier with Montenegro as a result of an injury. The 28-year-old played the entire duration of the last game for the Three Lions as they thrashed the Czech Republic 5-0 to open their Euro 2020 account with a win. Former Liverpool teammate Raheem Sterling was the star of the show for the 1966 world champions as he scored a treble in addition to further … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Attacker Tipped To Be Future England Captain

England manager Gareth Southgate is certain that Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has the attributes of a great leader. The Three Lions boss showered high praise on Sterling during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifying clash with Montenegro. England travel to Podgorica to take on Montenegro in the second game of their qualifiers after the Three Lions thrashed Czech Republic 5-0 in the opening match of their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign. The 1966 World champions will be hoping to maintain their perfect … [Read more...]

Why United is a better team for Callum Hudson-Odoi

English Premier League outfit Man United have been linked with a move for Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Callum Hudson-Odoi has been linked away from the Stamford Bridge over his lack of playing time at the club but there have been strong resistance by the club to grant him his wish. German Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich have been linked with Callum Hudson-Odoi and they are reported to have submitted a number of offers but they have been rejected by the Blues management as they insist that he is a … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target Scores For Israel In Six-Goal Thriller

Red Bull Salzburg striker Moanes Dabour was amongst the goalscorers as his Israeli side came from a goal down to beat Austria 4-2 in their Euro 2020 qualifying match. Austria took the lead as early as the eighth minute through West Ham United forward Marko Arnautovic and that proved to be the wake-up call needed by the hosts. Israel equalised in the 34th minute through Eran Zahavi who plays his club football for Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F. Zahavi proved to be a thorn in the flesh of the away side as he scored the second … [Read more...]

Liverpool Defender Leads Scotland To 1st Euro 2020 Qualifying Win

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson led his country to their first win in their Euro 2020 qualifiers. Andy Robertson was the captain of Scotland who recorded their first victory, making them qualifiers with a 2-0 win over San Marino on Sunday. The Liverpool left-back was on for the duration of the game as he helped Scotland keep a clean sheet. Scotland were able to bounce back from the shocking 3-0 defeat at the hands of Kazakhstan in what was their first game in the qualifiers. The Scotland players including Andy Robertson were heavily … [Read more...]

Liverpool Defender Recounts Near-death Experience At Groningen

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk has narrated the near-death experience he had during his spell with Dutch club Groningen. In an interview with the Daily Mirror, the Dutch international centre back revealed that he had to undergo surgery on a burst appendix. Liverpool paid £75m to secure his transfer from fellow Premier League club Southampton and the Dutch defender has proved to be a bargain buy even at that amount. As a result of that transfer, Van Dijk became the most expensive defender in the history of world football. Liverpool … [Read more...]

Van Dijk Is The Missing Piece At Liverpool

Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger believes that star player Virgil Van Dijk is the missing piece needed for the Reds to challenge for and win major trophies. The ex-Danish international made this revelation in a chat with the Liverpool Echo has he praised the impact of Virgil Van Dijk on the Reds. Daniel Agger was part of the last Liverpool team to win any kind of trophy in 2012 but the former Reds centre back believes that Virgil Van Dijk can fire the club to glory. Sarri Questioned Over Lack Of Playing Time For … [Read more...]

Premier League Title: Liverpool Favourites Ahead Of Man City

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes that Premier League champions Manchester City are the favourites to retain the title they won last season. The former Liverpool defender revealed that the Premier League title is Manchester City’s to lose. Jamie Carragher made this known in an interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal. Liverpool are the current recipient of the top spot on the Premier League table after their latest win last weekend. Substitute James Milner scored in the 81st minute to give Liverpool a priceless win that … [Read more...]

Liverpool Title Bid Backed By Club Legend

Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has backed the club’s bid for a first Premier League title. According to the Liverpool legend, he would be the happiest man if the Reds manage to pip Manchester City to the Premier League title. Both Liverpool and Manchester City are going head-to-head for the Premier League title. Steven Gerrard is the manager of Scottish Premiership giants Rangers at the moment, having been appointed to the role at the start of the current season. The former Reds skipper spoke about Liverpool and the title bid … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target To Miss Chile Friendly Game

United States manager Gregg Berhalter has confirmed that star midfielder Weston McKennie will miss the upcoming friendly with Chile because of an injury. Berhalter told Goal that the Schalke 04 player would miss the Chile game because of an ankle injury. He sustained the injury during the international friendly win over South American nation Ecuador on Thursday night. Weston McKennie played for 68 minutes before he was stretchered off and subsequently replaced by Christian Roldan of Seattle Sounders in the MLS (Major League Soccer). The … [Read more...]

Sterling Pays Tribute To Late Player In England Win

Former Liverpool attacker Raheem Sterling paid tribute to a late Crystal Palace player during the Three Lions' dominant win over Czech Republic in their Euro 2020 qualifying opener. The Three Lions of England had too much quality for their opponents with the help of Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling. He scored a treble as England ran out 5-0 winners in their Group A clash at the Wembley Stadium. After his hattrick goal, Raheem Sterling raised his shirt up in tribute to Damary Dawkins who died of leukaemia earlier this week. … [Read more...]

Why Van Dijk Must Win Trophies To Be Great

Former Chelsea defender Mario Melchiot has told Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk that he has to win trophies before the Dutch centre back can be referred to as one of the legends of the game. Dutch international right-back Melchiot spoke about Virgil Van Dijk and the need for him to win trophies in a chat with the Daily Express. Virgil Van Dijk has been turning heads since his move from Southampton to Liverpool at the start of last year with many comparing him to retired defensive stalwarts like Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta and many … [Read more...]

Fact! Liverpool Can Win Both Premier League And Champions League

Liverpool legend Patrick Berger has backed the Reds to make a major statement by winning both the Premier League title and the Champions League title. According to him, Liverpool have shown the quality needed to win the two major trophies. The former Liverpool winger spoke about his former club in an interview with popular media channel Sky Sports as he revealed that the Reds are well placed in the two competitions previously mentioned. Liverpool are the new Premier League leaders after their last league game. The Reds secured top spot … [Read more...]

Kane Hails ‘Incredible’ Sterling After Hattrick Performance

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has praised the impact of Raheem Sterling following his hattrick performance for England against Czech Republic in their Euro 2020 qualifiers. England national team skipper Kane showered the incredible Sterling with high praise during his interview with Sky Sports. Raheem Sterling was in sensational form for England as the Three Lions produced a five-star performance to beat Czech Republic 5-0 at the Wembley Stadium on Friday night. The former Liverpool attacker gave England the lead in the first half … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Player Nets Treble In England Win

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling was the star of the show as he scored a hattrick to lead the Three Lions of England to a winning start in their Euro 2020 qualifiers. The former Liverpool attacker was in devastating form after he scored three goals in the 5-0 drubbing handed out to Czech Republic at home. Sterling gave England the lead in the 24th minute before skipper Harry Kane doubled that advantage from the spot on the stroke of halftime to give England a 2-0 lead at the Wembley Stadium. Klopp Unfazed By Goalless Salah Ahead Of … [Read more...]