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Liverpool goalkeeper to be out for a month after injury on his calf

Liverpool goalkeeper to be out for a month after injuring his calf New report coming from Anfield have made it known that the Reds 19-year-old goalkeeper, Caoimhin Kelleher will be missing out of action for four weeks. This comes after the youngster had a collision with Liverpool player Divock Origi during training which saw him sustaining an injury on his calf. With this latest development, Caoimhin Kelleher will be missing in action for Liverpool under 23 football squad as Kamil Grabara will take over from him pending his return to the club. In another news, it was made known that the Reds have upgraded Kelleher as the third choice goalkeeper after  Loris Karius left Anfield on loan to Turkish club, Beskitas. At the moment, Liverpool second choice … [Read more...]

Liverpool boosted to win Tottenham Hotspur after latest report

Liverpool given the advantage as two Tottenham Hotspur stars suffers injury Tottenham Hotspur will be hosting Liverpool on Saturday at Wembley Stadium as the English Premier League returns in style. However, Tottenham Hotspur have suffered two injuries as they prepare to take on the Reds. According to report, Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and England international Dele Alli will be missing in action against Liverpool. Hugo Lloris was out of form for Tottenham Hotspur prior to the international holiday break as he didn't play in the unexpected defeat to Watford. Report made it known that the goalkeeper will be out for several weeks following a thigh injury. On the other hand, England international and Liverpool top player, Dele Alli suffered … [Read more...]

Liverpool top scorer names his football legends

Sadio Mane names ex Liverpool controversial star and this Brazil legend as his football heroes Senegal international and Liverpool current highest goal scorer, Sadio Mane is having a great time this season after amassing a lot of popularity following his performance in the EPL so far, which have helped keep Liverpool at the top. Sadio Mane already has four goals in four matches to his name above Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino. It is not as though the Senegal international is just performing at Anfield as he had done something similar last season scoring 20 goals (10 in the Champions League) in all competition for the Reds. However, Sadio Mane in a recent statement listed out two players who are his football heroes. According to the Liverpool forward, he … [Read more...]

Jurgen Klopp doesn’t need to lift a silverware this season – Legend

John Barnes says Jurgen Klopp doesn't need to lift a silverware this season The English Premier League is expected to return this weekend with some days spent off in the international break. Liverpool will be facing at least 7 difficult matches immediately after the break. They will play against Tottenham Hotspur which is their very first test this season then they will go ahead to face a new Chelsea under Sarri Maurizio, defending Champions, Man City among others. So it will be some difficult tasks for the Reds altogether as they currently sit at the top of the EPL table. For how long is what we don't know. However, ex Liverpool star, John Barnes in a statement revealed that the Reds Coach, Jurgen Klopp is not under pressure to lift a silverware this … [Read more...]

‘Liverpool fans to Klopp’ – You need to ‘break the bank’ for this star player

Liverpool fans urge Klopp to break the bank for the Real Madrid star Marco Asensio Real Madrid star and Spain international, 22-year-old Marco Asensio was at his best for his home country during the international break. Marco Asensio led his home country, Spain to a big victory over 2018 Russian World Cup finalist, Croatia. The scoreline ended in a 6 - 0 win for Spain. However, the surprising aspect was that, 22-year-old Marco Asensio scored 2 goals and created 3 assists during the match. Most football fans, most especially Liverpool fans were full of praise for the youngster performance. Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp were close to signing Marco Asensio but were held back by the transfer fee as Real Madrid wanted more as against the £160 million … [Read more...]

‘I am keeping a close tab on Liverpool injured player’ – former Arsenal star

Ex-Arsenal star,  Santi Cazorla says he is keeping a close tab on Liverpool injured player Former Arsenal star turn Villarreal player, Santi Cazorla have reached out to his former Arsenal teammate, Alexander Oxlade Chamberlain, who move to Liverpool in a £40 million deal from Emirate stadium. Alexander Oxlade Chamberlain is currently suffering from a multiple ligaments injury which he sustained during the semi-final against Italian club AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League last season. The injury saw the England international miss the UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid and also miss out of the world cup tournament for his home country. To make matter worse, Oxlade Chamberlain will also miss the whole of this season as he wouldn't … [Read more...]

Liverpool suffer heavy injury blow, star defender will not return until mid October

Liverpool suffer heavy injury blow, defender will not return until mid-October as injury gets worse Latest update on the injury of Liverpool defender and Croatia international, Dejan Lovren made it known that he would not be returning to Anfield after the international holiday as expected. The report added that the defender will not resume until mid-October as his stomach injury is very severe. This is, however, a big blow to Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool Squad as they will be facing 7 difficult matches between now and Mid October. Liverpool had believed that Dejan Lovren will resume on time so they can rotate the defenders. As it stands the Croatia international will miss Liverpool match against EPL rivals Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City in the … [Read more...]

£55 million star to snub Liverpool for Chelsea 

£55 million star to snub Liverpool, Bayer Munich for Chelsea Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool club had failed in their bid to bring in an attacking midfielder, Nabil Fekir was signed just a few days before the commencement of the 2018 world cup but Jurgen Klopp for a long time has been looking forward to adding Jamaica international, Leon Bailey to their squad. However new report have made it known that Leon Bailey will love to move to outside Germany, favouring Chelsea over Liverpool. Leon Bailey reportedly favours a move to Chelsea over Bayer Munich, Liverpool and even Arsenal. The Jamaica striker who currently plays for German club, Bayern Leverkusen said he will like to play under Coach Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea. On the other hand, the Blues have been … [Read more...]

Video: Liverpool star humiliated with a Rabona shot during training

Video: Liverpool goalkeeper, Loris Karius humiliated with a Rabona shot during training at Besiktas Hope you have not forgotten about Liverpool loaned out goalkeeper, Loris Karius, who is currently playing in the Turkish league, Besiktas? Well,  it seems the Germany international poor performance still lingers on with him even during training at Turkey. Report had earlier disclosed of how he committed a blunder during his first debut for Besiktas. Well, Karius was humiliated in a recent training session in Turkey with a Rabona shot. Portugal international, Ricardo Quaresma who is known to be a master in taking Rabona shots pulled off an outrageous one against Loris Karius during training. The surprising aspect of it, however, was that Liverpool loaned … [Read more...]

Good news as Liverpool set to extend contract of these two defenders 

Liverpool FC to extend the contract of these two defenders Following the contract extension of Roberto Firmino, Mohammed Salah and Henderson last summer, report have made it known that Liverpool FC are planning to extend the contract of two of their defenders with a pay rise. The two defenders are England internationals Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez. Going by record the duo of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez have been spectacular for the Reds so far this season. And they have been in charge since Liverpool player Clyne got injured last season. The two England internationals have given Virgil van Dijk the right support that has made the Reds defense line impenetrable. According to the new report, Trent Alexander-Arnold new contract will see … [Read more...]

Liverpool fans to travel an extra 160 miles to watch the game against Napoli

Champions League: Liverpool fans to travel an extra 160 miles to watch the game against Napoli The UEFA Champions League for this season will commence soon, however, there might be a change of venue in the Liverpool match against Italian club, Napoli. According to schedule, Liverpool are supposed to travel to Italy for the game against Napoli on October 3, which will be the first leg. However, there seems to be a change of plan as new information from Italy have made it known that Napoli president,  Aurellio De Laurentiis sought permission from UEFA to play the championship match away from Napoli stadium. According to the Napoli president, he requested that the match be played at Bari instead which is 160 miles away from the initial location. This comes … [Read more...]

Liverpool midfielder says he is surprised Chelsea let Tiemoue Bakayoko leave for AC Milan 

Liverpool midfielder says he is surprised Chelsea let Tiemoue Bakayoko leave for AC Milan France international and Chelsea loanee player, Tiemoue Bakayoko is currently playing in the Italian Seria A league for AC Milan. Tiemoue Bakayoko was sent out parking from Stamford Bridge following a poor first season after his arrival from French club, AS Monaco. The France international, however, made his first debut for AC Milan this season in a game against Napoli but it was not exceptional. Bakayoko came in from the bench during the game against Napoli before AC Milan finally lost in a 3 - 2 victory for Napoli. However, ex Monaco turn Liverpool midfielder, Fabinho is surprised that Chelsea loaned out Tiemoue Bakayoko just after a first season. According … [Read more...]

23-year-old Liverpool midfielder says he’s open to competition in the midfield

Liverpool midfielder says he is open to competition in the midfield The Reds new Midfielder, Naby Keita, who moved to Anfield in the summer transfer window has played in 4 of their 4 matches for the Reds this season. Naby Keita started in 3 matches and played one match from the bench this season. However, while the 23-year-old midfielder had started for the Reds, his fellow newcomer and defensive midfielder, Fabinho is yet to start or play from the bench for Liverpool since his arrival from Monaco. In fact, Fabinho only made it to the bench once and that was during the game against West Ham as Klopp insisted that the Brazil international is still learning the ropes. However, Liverpool midfielder, Naby Keita in a new statement disclosed that he is happy … [Read more...]

Finally, date announced for Liverpool and Chelsea league cup match

Finally, date announced for Liverpool and Chelsea league cup match The fixtures of the  League cup had been announced weeks ago with one of the prominent matches being between Liverpool and Chelsea. While the tournament organizers had fixed the charges and the venue for the matches, the date were left unfixed until today. However, new report have made it known that the date for the match between Liverpool and Chelsea has been officially announced. The match according to schedule will take place on the 23rd of September, three days before the match between Liverpool and Chelsea in the EPL. The third round of the tournament will be played at Anfield. However, Liverpool fans are happy over how the Reds have fixed the match ticket pricing as the most … [Read more...]

Two Liverpool FC defenders make the list of best 20 defenders in the world 

Two Liverpool FC defenders make the list of the best 20 defenders in the world World football body, FIFA and FIFA Pro have been gathering a list of 20 best players in various football positions. The body, when done with the process for the whole football positions, will then handpick the best 11 which will be announced in the Best FIFA football Awards later in the month. However, following votes from invited people, two of Liverpool players made the list of the top 20 best defenders in the world. The two Reds players are Virgil van Dijk and Dejan Lovren. Well, this latest news doesn't come as a surprise as the two top defenders had helped push Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool squad to the final of UEFA Champions League tournament last season before they were … [Read more...]

Liverpool star prophesies what the future holds for United’s Rashford

The future is not here but Liverpool midfielder, Jordan Henderson can see the future for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford. Henderson said Rashford in the nearest future would have established himself as the player for England. He made this claim after the youngster delivered a classy performance in England’s Saturday's loss to Spain. He had scored a goal and came close twice in the second half but was denied by his United’s teammate, David De Gea. The lack of playing time for United this season, has attracted doubt over the player’s ability but Henderson has seen the future for the lad hence, he is unmoved. The Liverpool midfielder noted that Rashford’s talent is well known, having great finishing and sharp in his attack, making him a threat on … [Read more...]

See the amount Liverpool will earn from participating in the UEFA Champions League

See the amount Liverpool will earn from participating in the UEFA Champions League New update on how much money will be paid to clubs in the UEFA Champions have soared higher and will see Liverpool make a profit from participating whether they win the trophy or not. According to a new report, the Reds will receive the sum of £35 million whether they progress to the UEFA Champions League tournament or not. Liverpool, who finish second in the UEFA Champions League last season went home with £70 million after they had lost the trophy to Real Madrid at Kiev. According to the new tournament rules, Liverpool will get £13.64 million for reaching the group stage. The rules will also see Liverpool earn the sum of £585 million based on their coefficient ranking … [Read more...]

Netherlands vs France: This Liverpool midfielder put up a better display than Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante

Netherlands vs France: This Liverpool midfielder put up a better display than Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante Although the Netherlands suffered a 2 - 1 defeat in the match against World Champions, France yesterday, we have however been able to see the best from Liverpool players. Earlier on we posted a content about Liverpool expensive defender, Van Dijk putting up a great defense against France fastest youngster, Kylian Mbappe. Well, Van Dijk is not the only Liverpool player that put up a great performance for the Netherlands. Another Liverpool midfielder, Gini Wijnaldum put up a wonderful performance for the Netherlands as he boosted the midfield in what has never happened in the last five years. The match between the Netherlands and France saw these … [Read more...]

Champions League: Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk issues warning to Kylian Mbappe ahead of match against PSG

Champions League: Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk issues threat to Kylian Mbappe ahead of the match against PSG Liverpool expensive defender, Virgil van Dijk was in active service for his home country, the Netherlands as they played against the current world champions, France. Although, the game ended in a 2 - 1 defeat to the Netherlands, Van Dijk disclosed it was a tough match but he is proud of the Netherlands team. https://twitter.com/VirgilvDijk/status/1039071151643869184 The amazing aspect of the game was how the Netherlands captain managed the defense line for his home country. As he went ahead to hold down one of the fastest youngsters in the world, Kylian Mbappe. Van Dijk stood his ground against what would have been a second goal from … [Read more...]

Liverpool drop interest in Adrien Rabiot to sign £30m-rated star instead

Liverpool drop interest in PSG Adrien Rabiot to go after this Atletico Madrid player The Reds in a recent statement denied any link with Paris Saint Germain, midfielder, Adrien Rabiot. As they further added that there have not been any talks between Liverpool and PSG about bringing the 23-year-old midfielder to Anfield. The report added that with the presence of the likes of Naby Keita and yet to start Fabinho at Liverpool, there was no need for adding another midfielder. Well,  another recent report have disclosed that Liverpool may have shifted their focus to Atletico Madrid new signing, Gelson Martins. According to report, Jurgen Klopp is keen on signing the Portugal international and is likely to make a move for him in the January transfer … [Read more...]

Injury update on Liverpool player Alex Oxlade Chamberlain

Injury update on Liverpool player Alexander Oxlade Chamberlain Liverpool player and England international, Alexander Oxlade Chamberlain was spotted in the fans area during the  UEFA nations league between England and Spain which ended in a defeat for the Three Lions. Oxlade Chamberlain, who is currently out of form following an injury during the UEFA Champions League tournament in a match between Liverpool and Italian club AS Roma said it has not been easy. The Liverpool player disclosed he has been trying to stay positive as he misses playing football. But he added that he is improving and that he is trying everything possible to speed up his recovery. Oxlade Chamberlain disclosed that he was not excited about being in the fan mode when he was supposed … [Read more...]

Twitter on fire as Harry Kane throws his weight behind Sergio Ramos over Mo Salah injury 

Twitter on fire as Harry Kane throws his weight behind Sergio Ramos over Mo Salah injury England international and Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane prior to the match between England and Spain made some statement that is currently trending on Twitter. Harry Kane made some bold statement as he went on to support Real Madrid striker and Spain international, Sergio Ramos over the injury melted on Liverpool player, Mo Salah. Sergio Ramos had injured Salah in the final of the UEFA Champions League making the Reds to lose out on winning the trophy. However, English football fans are yet to forgive Sergio Ramos over the injury as they booed the Spanish squad despite losing to them. Harry Kane in his pre-match statement disclosed that Sergio Ramos did … [Read more...]