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‘He is an authoritative midfielder’ – Martin Keown

Coach Jurgen Klopp gave Brazil international and midfielder, Fabinho, his first chance for Liverpool in the Uefa Champions League match against Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade. Fabinho partnered Gini Wijnaldum at the midfield while Xherdan Shaqiri played the role of an attacking midfielder. Prior to the game, Coach Jurgen Klopp had always been reluctant to start Fabinho as he only gave him cameos in past matches. However, the Brazil star turned out to be spectacular for the Reds during the match as only Joe Gomez and Gini Wijnaldum touched … [Read more...]

Jamie Redknapp makes case for Paul Pogba

Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp has pleaded for a change in the narrative about Manchester United player Paul Pogba, stressing that the focus should be on his good performance and nothing more. He made this claim after the Red Devils’ 2-1 win over Everton with the French Midfielder missing a penalty in the game. Redknapp expects most of the analysis to be centred on the player’s penalty miss and not his good performance he had in the game which he says is unfair to Pogba. The Liverpool legend stated that the World Cup winner is the … [Read more...]

Liverpool, Tottenham, and Dortmund in race for €20m fullback

A new report from Italy has linked Lazio full back defender, Adam Marusic with transfer move over his recent form at the club. Marusic has put up an impressive start since his arrival at Lazio in the summer transfer window. His transfer price keeps going high owing to his performance at Lazio. The 26 years old fullback defender joined Lazio from Belgian club KV Oostende at a paltry sum of €6.5m. But at the moment his transfer fee is valued at €20 million. So far he has made eight appearances for Lazio in nine games for Lazio. … [Read more...]

Liverpool players rating vs Cardiff City

The English Premier League match at Anfield between Liverpool and Cardiff City saw the Reds gaining their form back especially their three strikers; Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. Liverpool went on to win the match with four goals to one, however, there still seems to be some lapses in the team. Below is the Reds players ratings against Cardiff City: Alisson Becker (6.4): the Brazil international didn't get much ball in the first half as Cardiff played a defensive game, but he was unable to save the lone goal from Cardiff in the … [Read more...]

The reason behind Roberto Firmino’s new role

Coach Jurgen Klopp has recently changed the Reds football formation to 4-3-2-1 but this new change has seen Brazil international and Liverpool striker, Roberto Firmino get a new role. In the last weekend match at John Smith stadium against Huddersfield, Coach Jurgen Klopp had brought in Roberto Firmino as an attacking midfielder behind Daniel Sturridge. However, in Liverpool's last two matches, Jurgen Klopp has repeated this pattern by starting the Brazil international in a similar role behind Mo Salah. Liverpool used it against Red Star … [Read more...]

Martin Keown sound strict warning to Arsenal ahead of Liverpool clash

Arsenal are closer to facing another big test in the Premier League as they welcome Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium after Sunday’s clash against Crystal Palace. The North London side have won all of their last 11 games consecutively in all competitions with the hope of extending it further on Sunday. Manager Unai Emery has been praised to be the brain behind the success in the team with pundits and analysts noting that the manager has been able to bring a strong mentality to the team. video: Cesc Fabregas performing some drills at … [Read more...]

Absurd! Liverpool fans excited over the absence of star player against Cardiff City

Liverpool will today host Cardiff City at Anfield in the English Premier League. The Reds will be hoping to pick all three points against the visitors in other to move to the top of the League table, this is because Man City will face a tougher side, Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night. Prior to the match against Cardiff City, Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp had disclosed that two Liverpool midfielders, Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson will be absent from the match owing to injuries. But the surprising thing to note is that Liverpool's fans took … [Read more...]

What would happen if Salah, Mane, Virgil and Gomez were to compete in a race?

Liverpool center back defender and England international, Joe Gomez has so far shown he is a huge asset for the Reds as he had linked up well with Virgil Van Dijk to give the club a tight defense, which is one of the best in the world. Joe Gomez showed his athletic side during the game against Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade in the Uefa Champions League on Wednesday night. Many Liverpool fans have disclosed that the young defender is the fastest player in the club. But they seem to have forgotten that Virgil Van Dijk is equally very fast … [Read more...]

Mo Salah linked with transfer to Real Madrid?

Liverpool had a good time in the Uefa Champions League match against Serbian Club, Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday night. The Reds super attacking trio of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino, and Sadio Mane gave Liverpool four goals. Mo Salah alone gave Liverpool a brace thanks to a goal assist from Xherdan Shaqiri. However, various reports have continued to trail the Egypt international with many of the report disclosing that he is not happy at Anfield. Mo Salah at the start of the season had found it hard to score goals for the Reds until … [Read more...]

Liverpool vs Cardiff City : Paul Merson gives his prediction

Liverpool will host newly promoted side, Cardiff City at Anfield today in the English Premier League. This comes after a lone goal against Huddersfield at the John Smith stadium thanks to an effort from Mo Salah last weekend. Liverpool are currently sitting at the top of the EPL table alongside Man City and are two points away from Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur Liverpool can move to the top of the League table this weekend if they can defeat the visiting side, this is because Man City will be travelling to Wembley to play against … [Read more...]

Daniel Sturridge scored a ‘no look’ goal during training

Liverpool FC have once again returned to training following their victory over the Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade in the Uefa Champions League on Wednesday night. The Reds will be back on the pitch once again when they play against Cardiff City in the English Premier League. Although Liverpool have been tipped as the club to likely win the match, coach Jurgen Klopp is not taking any chances as he hopes to pick up all three points when they face Cardiff City. A video has surfaced on Twitter, showing Liverpool players in a training session … [Read more...]

How Neil Warnock could have signed Virgil Van Dijk for £6 million

Cardiff City will be travelling to Anfield to play against Liverpool in the EPL. The visiting club are few points from relegation having put up a poor performance this season so far. Ahead of the match against Liverpool, Cardiff City coach, Neil Warnock has made some pre-match statements. During the statement, the 69 years old coach hinted that he could have signed Liverpool ace defender, Virgil van Dijk for a paltry sum of £6 million from Celtic when he (Warnock) was at Crystal Palace. He disclosed that Crystal Palace didn't make the … [Read more...]

‘We will go to Anfield to cause trouble” – Neil Warnock speaks

Cardiff City had their first win in the English Premier League last weekend after they defeated Fulham FC but this time around they will be travelling to Anfield where they will play against the 2nd team on the EPL table, Liverpool this weekend. Ahead of the game against Liverpool, Cardiff City's 69 years old coach, Neil Warnock has written off his squad as he hinted that it is 'impossible' to defeat Liverpool. Coach Neil Warnock in his statement disclosed that Liverpool's super trio strikers; Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are one … [Read more...]

Liverpool vs Cardiff City: Klopp rules out this two midfielders

Liverpool, following their recent win in the UCL against Red Star Belgrade, will host Cardiff City at Anfield in the EPL this weekend. But coach Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Guinea international and the Reds midfielder, Naby Keita will not be available for the match. Naby Keita, who joined Liverpool in the summer transfer window picked up a hamstring injury while on international duty for his home country, Guinea. Although Naby Keita returned to Anfield on Wednesday, Jurgen Klopp refused to start him against Red Star Belgrade. The … [Read more...]

Why Virgil Van Dijk wore the captaincy band against Red Star Belgrade

Liverpool hosted Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade at Anfield on Wednesday night in the Uefa Champions League. The game ended in a total victory for the Reds as their super trio strikers of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah gave them four goals to get all three points. However, during the match it was visible that Liverpool's captain and the vice-captain ( Jordan Henderson and James Milner) were not on the pitch of play as the Reds center back defender and Holland international, Virgil Van Dijk wore the captain armband. Jordan … [Read more...]

4-3-2-1 formation: Liverpool team news, predicted lineup vs Cardiff City

Following the Reds recent win over Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade in the UCL, they will be heading back to the English Premier League tournament where they will host Cardiff City on Saturday. The Reds are currently seated at the second spot on the EPL table and will be looking forward to picking all three points against Cardiff City. Coach Jurgen Klopp made use of the 4-3-2-1 football formation against Red Star Belgrade in the UCL, he is likely to also use the formation against Cardiff. The duo of Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson will not … [Read more...]

Liverpool players’ ratings vs Red Belgrade star

The Reds put up some great performances last night scoring four goals against Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade. Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool the lead after a wonderful assist from Andy Robertson, Mo Salah gave the Reds a second goal following a goal assist from Xherdan Shaqiri, Salah added the third goal before Senegal international, Sadio Mane gave Liverpool the finisher after he misplaced an opportunity to score. Below is Liverpool players ratings against Red Star Belgrade, Alisson Becker (6): he didn't face any challenge at the goal … [Read more...]

Is Mo Salah happy at Liverpool?

Liverpool were spectacular last night in the Uefa Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade, this comes after their recent win against Huddersfield in the English Premier League atthe weekend. The Reds striker; Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino, and Sadio Mane put up some great efforts to score four goals as Liverpool went on to pick all three points against the Serbian side. Egypt international, Mo Salah seems to have finally gained back his form and his goal scoring skill. This is because the Reds star player scored a brace for Liverpool … [Read more...]

Liverpool fans left drooling over Joe Gomez performance

Liverpool may have finally gained back their touch, this was after they 'destroyed' Serbian side, Red Star Belgrade right at Anfield in the Uefa Champions League. The match against Red Star Belgrade saw Liverpool super trio of Roberto Firmino, Mo Salah, and Sadio Mane right back in action. Firmino scored the first goal, Mo Salah added a brace to it before Sadio Mane went on to give the Reds the fourth goal after he had lost an opportunity to score earlier. Apart from the trio strikers, Liverpool center back defender and England … [Read more...]

The Best of Fabinho vs Red Star Belgrade

Liverpool FC yesterday hosted Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade at Anfield for their third match in the Uefa Champions League last night. The game ended in a devastating defeat for the visiting side with Liverpool getting all three points with four goals to nothing. Liverpool have so far won two of their three matches in the Champions League ( against PSG and Red Star Belgrade) having lost to Napoli. It is, however, surprising to note that the two wins Liverpool have had so far in the UCL have been at Anfield. The match against Red Star … [Read more...]

What Van Dijk did that made Liverpool sign him

Former Celtic coach, Ronny Deila in a new statement has revealed what Liverpool center back and Holland international did that made the Reds signed him. According to Ronny Deila, the Holland captain improved on his fitness level, which was why he made it into the group of world-class defenders. Coach Deila managed Van Dijk when the duo were at Celtic and he disclosed that during the defender's stay at the club, he believed he (Van Dijk) lacked the fitness. Jose Mourinho Orders Woodward To Sign This Priority Target Ronny Deila stressed … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Naby Keita arrives at Melwood

Top news outfit, Dailymail in a report have confirmed the returned of Liverpool midfielder and Guinea International, Naby Keita to the club. The report affirmed that the ace midfielder arrived at Melwood while his teammates were preparing for the Uefa Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade tonight. Naby Keita picked up a hamstring injury while on international duty for his home country, Guinea. Prior to his arrival, Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp had affirmed that the Guinea star will not be available for tonight's match, he … [Read more...]

Liverpool and Tottenham in race to sign 20-year-old midfield maestro

According to a new report, English football clubs, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are in a race to sign Dynamo Kiev's midfielder Viktor Tsyhankov. The report hinted that Liverpool FC are monitoring the situation at Dynamo Kiev in order to know the best time to strike. But the report added that Tottenham Hotspur are determined to make a move for the 20 years old midfielder in the January transfer window. However, the two football clubs will face stiff competitions from the likes of Barcelona, Man Utd and Man City who are also monitoring the … [Read more...]

‘Yes, it’s clear, he will play -: Klopp to give 25-year-old player his first start

The Reds will host Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade tonight in the Uefa Champions League. However, Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Brazil international, Fabinho will get his first start tonight. This is actually because Liverpool midfielders, Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson will not be available due to injuries. Fabinho joined Liverpool in the summer transfer window from the French club, AS Monaco at the sum of £45 million. But since his arrival, he has not started for the Reds in a single match with Klopp stating that … [Read more...]

Liverpool team news, line up vs Red Star Belgrade

Liverpool will host Red Star Belgrade tonight at Anfield in the Uefa Champions league. The match is a must win for Liverpool having lost their previous match to Napoli in Italy. Liverpool will be without some of their top players like Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson, who are both injured. Sadio Mane is expected to return to the team having missed the narrow win against Huddersfield at the John Smith Stadium on Saturday. This is how Liverpool can line up against Red Star Belgrade. Goal Post: Jurgen Klopp has not rotated his goalkeepers … [Read more...]