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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 coach, Jurgen Klopp is full of praise for Chelsea and Sarri Maurizio. According to Klopp, the Blues have been reigning Champion in the past and thus know how it feels to be at the top. He went on to applaud the former … [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 at home. So far, Liverpool have not lost any home game, in fact, they have kept a 100 per cent win this season (they are the only club that are yet lose or play a draw in the EPL). Ahead of the match against 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 Loftus-Cheek had sustained an injury on his chin while in action for his home country, England during the international holiday. If he was available, he might use this opportunity to get his first start for Chelsea. Spain … [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 Chelsea will lose the match or play a draw against Liverpool on Saturday in the EPL. This is because referee Andre Marriner has been appointed as the referee to see to the officiating of the match. Going by past record, … [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 compared to 9 other top goals on the list. The goal from Former Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid player, Gareth Bale which was far spectacular have kept people wondering if FIFA gave the award to the … [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 have however been complying with how Egyptian star and Liverpool forward, Mo Salah was able to clinch the FIFA Puskas award. Perhaps Fifa has forgotten the main reason for the Puskas award - the award is meant to be given … [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 went with their former coach, Sarri Maurizio to Chelsea in the summer transfer window. The main reason why Napoli wants to rush the contract extension is because, Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp is keen on signing the … [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 has made the world football body lost its credibility and has been turned into a subject of mockery, especially on Social Media. However, football fans have taken the award given to Mo Salah to another level as they … [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 the Carabao league as his goal is the English Premier League trophy. Chelsea are currently at the third spot on the EPL table while Liverpool top the table. Below is the Reds likely first eleven. Goal Post: Jurgen … [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 EPL. This same Liverpool squad that David Moyes said has nothing to offer has kept a hundred per cent win and hope to continue with it as they face Chelsea in the Carabao League on Wednesday. Under Klopp Liverpool has grown to … [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 second goal. The 27-year-old was up and running and at the same time was energetic for Liverpool all through his time in the. There was a goal attempt by Mo Salah that caught our attention during the game against … [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 Dijk. According to Vassell, Liverpool coach, Klopp removed Virgil van Dijk from the squad because he wanted to rest him for the match they have this week. This is because the Reds will be facing Chelsea on two occasions this … [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 Chelsea Center back defender suffered an injury during the weekend match against West Ham in East London. Gary Cahil had come on board to take his place during the match. According to Sarri Maurizio in a post-match … [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 season. According to Paul Ince, the Reds are the only major contender for the English Premier League trophy apart from the defending Man City this season. The former midfielder stressed that Liverpool can win the EPL for … [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 went on to hint that N'golo and Jorginho were good for the Blues but at some point, coach Sarri ought to have removed one of the two and bring in Cesc Fabregas. Jamie added that Sarri brought in Ross Barkley late at … [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 goal slip due to a misplaced pass and fans were not happy with his performance and were not afraid to criticise him as some had gone ahead to term him a weak link. Some fans went on to say that Joel Matip has gone rusty … [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 for the Blues will be later in the week when they play against Liverpool who are currently topping the group. Chelsea will play Liverpool on Wednesday in the Carabao League before they meet again in the EPL during the … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho is worried over how Liverpool, Chelsea have improved

Guess controversial coach, Jose Mourinho must be feeling bad at the moment as his 'special one' traits have left him to his own at Old Trafford. Even with the presence of legendary coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, the Red Devils found it hard to play against a 'weak' Wolves at Old Trafford as the game ended in a draw. All of these may have made the Portugal international scared about their rivals in the English Premier League. The Red Devils coach is worried about the top form of Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City. At the moment Man Utd are 8 points below Liverpool, who are the current toppers on the EPL tabled. Jose Mourinho was quoted as saying with the level the EPL topers Liverpool and Chelsea are playing will be difficult to challenge them to the … [Read more...]

Liverpool vs Southampton: Is there any reason to be worried about Van Dijk injury?

Liverpool played host to two football club in the past four days. The first was Liverpool hosting French side, Paris Saint Germain, in the Uefa Champions Leagues, which ended in a 3 - 2 win in favour for the Reds. They went ahead to host the second match against Southampton in the English Premier League which is their 6th game and also ended in 3 goals to nothing in favour for the Reds. So far, Liverpool have won the last 24 matches their home, winning 16 games and playing 8 draws. In the weekend match, the Red were spectacular and according to Coach Klopp, they should have scored more if not for the changes he said he made. Well, during the match against Southampton, Liverpool fans were left worried as their defender and the Netherlands captain, Vigil … [Read more...]

Skye Sports pundit gives reason for Mo Salah poor form

This season is a really hard one for Liverpool points man and Egypt international, Mohammed Salah as he has been struggling to make an effort for the Reds. Mo Salah, this season has scored just two goals from 6 matches (five in the English Premier League and one in the Uefa Champions League) which is unlike him. This has now raised questions if the player is not undergoing a goal drought this season. Goal drought is typical of most top players as they expect to repeat their goal scoring skills every season which at times is not possible. This has damped the Egyptian forward and he is below form for Liverpool this season having scored 31 goals in the last campaign. Currently, Senegal international, Sadio Mane is the highest goal scorer at … [Read more...]

French midfielder rejects moves to Liverpool, likely to join Man City

A new report from France has confirmed that Paris Saint Germain midfielder, Adrien Rabiot has rejected an offer to join Liverpool in the January transfer window. The report added that the ace midfielder will rather prefer to play at Man City under coach Pep Guardiola. Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side had been linked with the France international as they hope to add him to their squad at Anfield. The Reds had halted their plan to sign Rabiot as they were monitoring his situation at PSG. At last, Paris Saint Germain and Adrien Rabiot refused to reach an agreement over extending his contract at the club which means the player will be free to leave at the end of this season. Man City who are equally interested in the midfielder might not want to wait till … [Read more...]

Liverpool to get £30 million bonus from this player sale

This is another means for Liverpool to grow financially as they get £30 million bonus from Barcelona on Coutinho sale. Despite the fact that it is getting up to a year since the departure of Filipe Coutinho from Liverpool, it has been revealed that La Liga toppers are yet to finish paying his transfer fee. Liverpool received a bonus of £4.5 million after Barcelona qualified for the Uefa Champions League. And with the look of things should Barca qualify for another participation in the Uefa Champions league in 2019 which quite certain, then Liverpool is likely to receive a bonus of £30 million from the Catalan giants. However, all of this depends on the number of appearances Filipe Coutinho makes for the club. According to the calculation, Barcelona … [Read more...]