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Jurgen Klopp gives update on Virgil van Dijk injury

The Reds top rated and expensive centre back defender, Virgil van Dijk suffered an injury during the match against Southampton last Saturday. However, it was made know that the Netherlands star had the injury on his rib prior to the match against France side, Paris Saint Germain in the Uefa Champions League. The report from the match against Southampton at Anfield revealed that the player may have likely been hit in the rib why playing for the Reds. This hindered him from playing very well during the match against Southampton - he held his … [Read more...]

Alberto Moreno hints at Fabinho getting his first start for the Reds tonight

Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp is likely to keep many of his top players and start some new set of players tonight as they battle Chelsea at Anfield in the Carabao League third round. The Germany international, yesterday confirmed that he will be resting former AS Roma and Liverpool expensive goalkeeper, Alisson Becker while he will go ahead a to give Belgium international, Simon Mignolet his first start this season. Apart from this, the coach refused to name the remaining squad but he confirmed that he will start a good team. However, … [Read more...]

Video: Liverpool confirm Mignolet already looking forward to tonight match against Chelsea

Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Belgium international, Simon Mignolet will be starting for the Reds as they play against Chelsea tonight in the Carabao league in place of Alisson Becker. So far, Mignolet is the only player Klopp has confirmed for the big game tonight as he stressed that the other squad members will be good. However, the Belgium international has taken to social media to celebrate his first start for the Reds this season as he seems excited to be at the goal post once again after a long time. Simon Mognolet … [Read more...]

Carabao Cup, Liverpool vs Chelsea: Michael Owen gives his prediction

The Carabao League third round takes place tonight and Sarri Maurizio will be leading his boys to Anfield to play against Liverpool. The match is expected to be a difficult one owing to the fact that the two sides play football with the same formation and style. Although the two sides are expected to change their squad to some extent to give rest to the players that will play again in the EPL, the match will still be very interesting to watch. However, ahead of the match, Liverpool former striker, Michael Owen has given his predictions for … [Read more...]

Liverpool vs Chelsea: key stats, player to watch and prediction

The League Cup now called Carabao League third round will be going down tonight in England as two rivals, Chelsea and Liverpool lock horns. This match will be a must watch as Sarri Maurizio and the Blues squad will be moving to Anfield to play against Liverpool. So far, Liverpool have maintained a hundred per cent win and they hope to continue their fine form when they face Chelsea tonight. The Blues, on the other hand, are yet to suffer a defeat this season except for their recent goalless draw against West Ham on Sunday, which saw them … [Read more...]

Carabao Cup: Sarri could start these teenagers, Blues predicted XI vs Liverpool

Chelsea will be hoping to bounce back tonight as they face a tough Liverpool side in the Carabao League. The Blues had lost out in their 100 per cent win following a goalless draw against West Ham over the weekend. Chelsea new boss, Sarri Maurizio doesn't like rotating players but he may have no option than to do that tonight. Sarri is likely to start some of the Blues top teenagers as they battle Liverpool tonight. The former Napoli boss will want to play in this manner so as to save his vital players for another big match against … [Read more...]

Carabao Cup: Phil Thompson list five players that should start for Liverpool tonight

The Carabao League is considered by many a not so important tournament and is meant for clubs upcoming talents to shine in one or two games - meant for unused players to start for their respective English football club. The Carabao League third round will be played tonight as Liverpool will be hosting Chelsea at Anfield, they meet for the first time since the commencement of this season. However, Liverpool former player, Phil Thompson believes it is about time that Jurgen Klopp gives some of the Reds unused players a chance to play real … [Read more...]

Video: Liverpool have no need to worry, Morata finds it hard to score a free kick during training

There was a free kick challenge during a training session amongst Chelsea players. The players involved in the challenge include Jorginho, Hudson Odoi, Alvaro Morata, and Tammy Abraham. These players are known to be the Blues technical players. They were the ones selected to participate in a Carabao Competition on Youtube. According to the scene from the video, it requires the players hitting the target from the range without a wall. Spanish Player and Chelsea main Striker, Alvaro Morata found it hard it hard to play the free kick, in … [Read more...]

Carabao League: Jurgen Klopp full of praises for Chelsea squad ahead of the match

The duo of Chelsea and Liverpool will be playing in the third round of the Carabao league tomorrow. According to schedule, the match is expected to be played at Anfield, which will Liverpool third home game in a row. A few days ago, Chelse new boss, Sarri Maurizio after the match against West Ham disclosed that it will take his squad a year to get to the level Liverpool and Manchester City are - He added that it will be difficult to defeat Liverpool. Well, it looks as if Sarri is not the only one that knows how to idolize as Liverpool … [Read more...]

Carabao League: Klopp confirms why Simon Mignolet will start against Chelsea

Tomorrow in England we will see two big clubs with experienced coaches play against each other. The clubs involved are Chelsea and Liverpool. Going by the schedule, Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side will be hosting Chelsea at Anfield tomorrow night. It is worthy to note that in the past few days, Liverpool have not played any away match, they played the first leg of the Uefa Champions League at home against the French side, Paris Saint Germain, they also played Southampton at home in the weekend EPL game - And now they will be facing Chelsea … [Read more...]

Boost for Liverpool as Chelsea will be without these three players

Tomorrow night will be a big one as two tough teams, Liverpool and Chelsea will be meeting for the first time this season. Liverpool will play host to Sarri led Chelsea squad as they find their way to Anfield. The two English football clubs are like to rotate some of their squad. However, a new report has made it known that Chelsea will be without 3 of their players as they travel to Anfield for the big game. The Players include England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Pedro and Antonio Rudiger. Chelsea midfielder, Ruben … [Read more...]

Bad omen for Chelsea! Andre Marriner appointed as the referee for the match against Liverpool

Chelsea 100 per cent win was put to an end by Manuel Pellegrini led West Ham side at the London Club on Sunday in the English Premier League. The game between the two sides had ended in a goalless draw. However, come this weekend Chelsea will host a tougher side Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The good thing about the Chelsea vs Liverpool match is that the two sides play a similar style of football, they both attack and expand during a game, so it will an interesting match to watch. However, there is already a bad omen that … [Read more...]

Video: Embarrassing! compare and contrast Mo Salah goal that earned him the Puskas award to that of previous winners

Should we say the world football body, FIFA is losing it credibility? Or that Liverpool star and Egyptian Mo Salah was just lucky? Perhaps, let's say FIFA decided to console him for his injury in the Uefa final against Real Madrid by giving him the PUSKAS award? Social Media has been in a frenzy since yesterday when Mo Salah goal which he scored against Everton last December was named the best goal and earned the Egyptian a FIFA Puskas Award last night. To a lot of football fans, it is very surprising as to how Salah would earn the award … [Read more...]

Four reasons why Mo Salah doesn’t deserve the FIFA Puskas Award

Monday night happened to be one of the powerful nights in the world of football as the World football body, FIFA honoured the best world players. Many had believed it will be a young star that will put an end to the reign of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the world Best in the last 10 years, not many knew it will be an Oldie. While Croatia international and Real Madrid Midfielder, Luca Modric ended up as the FIFA world best player ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Mo Salah, who were in the three players nominated for the award. Many … [Read more...]

Napoli want to rush an extension deal with 24-year-old midfielder because of Jurgen Klopp

A new report from Italian Seria A has made it known that Napoli football club are planning to rush up a contract extension of their 24-year-old midfielder, Piotr Zielinski. The report added that the San Paolo side are hoping to extend his contract which is expected to lapse in 2021 by more years. And Napoli are already in talks with his agents as they hope to conclude it very fast. Piotr Zielinski has turned out to be one of the best Midfielders in Europe and the Italian club doesn't want to lose him at the moment having lost Jorginho who … [Read more...]

See the hilarious reason why FIFA gave the Puskas Award to Mo Salah

This year FIFA Puskas award has been filled with controversies especially as the award was given to Egypt International and Liverpool forward, Mo Salah for a goal he scored against Everton in December 2017. The surprising thing is that the selected goal was not even special to be in the top 10 nominee list not to talk of winning the Puskas award. Many football fans had believed Welshman and Real Madrid player, Gareth Bale or Cristiano Ronaldo should have won the award but to the surprise of many, it was given to Mo Salah. This year award … [Read more...]

Carabao Cup: Liverpool predicted lineup against Chelsea

Liverpool will be playing their toughest game of the season as they face Chelsea in the Carabao League on Wednesday at Anfield. The Reds have maintained a 100 per cent win so far this season and they hope to continue with it especially as they face Chelsea FC in their eighth match of the season. Chelsea like Liverpool have also kept a 100 per cent win in their last 6 matches until they played West Ham on Sunday, who held them down to a goalless game. It is believed that Jurgen Klopp will not want to start his top players against Chelsea in … [Read more...]

Manager’s prediction! Liverpool do not have what it takes to win the EPL trophy this season

Former Man Utd and Everton coach, David Moyes in a recent statement has predicted what will happen to Liverpool at the end of the season. According to David Moyes, he revealed that Jurgen Klopp side don't have what it takes to win the trophy. He, however, affirmed that Liverpool under Klopp is a good team as he said they can be compared to the time when Xabi Alonso, Stephen Gerrard among others were still at the English Club. David Moyes disclosed that Liverpool has grown over the year but for now are not a major contender in the … [Read more...]

Video: Had Mo Salah scored this goal it would have been a contender for the Puskas Award

Liverpool defeated Southampton on Saturday in a game that ended 3 goals to nothing in favour of the Reds. However, one Player was spectacular for the Reds during the match. And he happens to Egypt international and Liverpool striker, Mo Salah. Mo Salah, who had a wonderful experience last season especially concerning his goalscoring spells had put many fans in a worrying phase as he had refused to find the back of the net in a while this season. However, the weekend match came with a goal from the Egyptian man who gave the Reds their … [Read more...]

Why Klopp substituted Van Dijk against Southampton

Coach Jurgen Klopp in an after match statement at Anfield disclosed why he removed his top central defender, Virgil van Dijk. The German stated that Van Dijk was removed in the second half of the game over a knock he sustained during the match. Klopp added that the Netherlands defender already has a rib injury which he got prior to the match against the French side, Paris Saint Germain in the Uefa Champions League. However, former England striker turned Pundit, Darius Vassell has a different opinion about the removal of Van … [Read more...]

Carabao Cup! Chelsea Injury update vs Liverpool

The Carabao League will take place on Wednesday with Chelsea playing host to the current toppers on the EPL table, Liverpool. According to coach Sarri Maurizio, the match is going to be a difficult one for the Blues. The Italian coach confirmed he might change his entire first eleven squads or at five players. Well, Chelsea are already down with two Senior team players, none of the two are likely to feature in a match against Liverpool on Wednesday. Injury Update The most recent Blues player to sustain an injury is Antonio Rudiger. The … [Read more...]

Paul Ince reveals where Liverpool will finish this season

Since Jurgen Klopp took over as Liverpool coach from Rogers in 2015, the Reds are yet to win a trophy but they have to improve and correcting all their errors was time deserving. But the Reds seems to have reached their peak this season as they have metamorphosed into one of the strongest not just in England but in Europe at large. From their attacking forward to the midfield down to the defense are strong and vastly experienced. Former Liverpool midfielder, Paul Ince, in a recent statement speculated where the Reds will finish this … [Read more...]

Jamie Carragher says Chelsea should have dropped one of Kante or Jorginho and start this midfielder

Guess West Ham has brought an end to Chelsea FC 100 per cent win as the Blues were held all through to a goalless game during their games the Hammers. Coach Sarri Maurizio made some changes to the squad especially at the midfield but all of it fell futile as the Blues players were unable to find the back of the net in their sixth match. However, Skye Sports pundit, Jamie Carragher, while doing an analysis of the match disclosed that he was surprised Sarri didn't start 31-year-old Spain international and Chelsea midfielder, Cesc Fabregas. He … [Read more...]

Despite winning Southampton, Liverpool fans slam this player

The Reds were spectacular as they faced Southampton at Anfield yesterday, they went on to score three goals. However, while the Reds squad did give a wonderful performance, it seems one of the Reds players was lagging behind. And this happens to be their defender, Joel Matip, who recently had his first start for Liverpool FC this season. Liverpool defender, Joel Matip in the first half of the game against Southampton was close to destroying what ended up as a clean sheet for Liverpool football club. The Liverpool defender almost let a … [Read more...]

Sarri Maurizio – It will take a year for Chelsea to reach Liverpool’s level

Sarri led Chelsea side got their 100 per cent win ended in the match against Manuel Pellegrini at Stamford Bridge. Well, it seems the former Napoli boss is beginning to see that things are quite different in the English Premier League, unlike the Italian Seria A league. So far, Sarri Maurizio has been able to push the Blues to 6 wins - one in the Uefa Europa League and five in the English premier league. Chelsea have dropped 2 points below Liverpool, who won their match against Southampton in a 3 - 0 victory. But the most difficult game … [Read more...]