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(Photo) – Liverpool Received Big Boost Ahead Of Leicester Clash

Liverpool star player Adam Lallana was seen indulging in light running on Thursday at training after a long spell on the sidelines as a result of injury. Lallana has been out of action for his side since pre-season where he picked up an unfortunate injury in the Audi Cup tournament. The talented midfielder is yet to play for Liverpool so far this term, and the Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has definitely missed him in his squad. Liverpool have been without a win in four games and even lost their most recent match to Leicester City in the League … [Read more...]

Football fans react to Chamberlain’s shambolic display at Leicester on Liverpool debut

After coming on as a substitute in the humiliating loss to Premier League rivals Manchester City and disappointing draws against La Liga side Sevilla and FC Burnley, Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain finally made his full debut for his Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, and it did not go well. The Reds travelled to the King Power to play former League Champions Leicester City in the third round of the Carabao Cup. The Ox was handed the opportunity to exhibit what he has to offer, and unfortunately for the former Arsenal star, that … [Read more...]

Jurgen Klopp sick of team’s defensive errors following Leicester loss, he said this

Liverpool tactician Jurgen Klopp has slammed his player’s defending after two cheap second-half goals saw the Reds, who were finalists in 2016 bundled out of the Carabao Cup by former Premier League Champions Leicester City Tuesday night. The Reds – who paraded a side showing eight changes from the one all draw with Fc Burnley – conceded two goals in the second half away at Leicester to go out of the Carabao Cup in the third round. Jurgen Klopp’s team defend a return ball into the box after they had initially cleared a corner kick, allowing … [Read more...]

Virgil Van Dijk Scores For His Side’s Under-23s

Southampton defender Virgil Van Dijk is back in action for his side, and he scored a goal for their U23 side when they clashed with Stoke City. During the past summer transfer window, the Dutchman was constantly in the news after he emerged as a target for top English clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. However, Southampton refused to let go of him, and no amount of money could make them change their stance of 'we are not selling him this summer'. Van Dijk has established himself as one of the top defenders in the English top … [Read more...]

Klopp Believes Former Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Made Best Decision This Summer

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes his summer signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made the best decision leaving Arsenal during the transfer window and that it will be good for his development as a player. Alex made a surprising move to Liverpool from Arsenal on deadline day, having previously rejected a new contract with Arsene Wenger's side. He ended up costing Jurgen Klopp's side around £40million, despite rarely being a regular in the starting lineup during his six years in North London. Despite this, Liverpool boss Klopp thinks the Ox … [Read more...]

Chief Exposed Liverpool’s Stance On Countiho’s Summer Deal

The summer transfer window is gone for good, and as expected, lots of things that happened at the backstage is coming to light. While the window was still on, one of the star players that was constantly in the news was Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian playmaker was linked with a big-money move to Spanish giants Barcelona, and the Catalan giants were thought to have offered £138 Million for the player. It was believed that Liverpool were not interested in selling their samba star irrespective of any offer received from Barcelona who … [Read more...]

Liverpool star finally open up on Barcelona offer; makes this confession

Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho has said he has no verbal agreement in place to join La Liga giant FC Barcelona next summer and is fully committed to the Merseyside club’s cause this campaign despite being denied a transfer to the Spanish side. The Brazilian made his first League start of the season for Jürgen Klopp’s side on Saturday when he featured for 79 minutes of the 1 all draw with FC Burnley. The Brazil international midfielder, who was given a rousing reception when he came on from the substitute bench against La Liga side … [Read more...]

Liverpool Vs Leicester: Klopp Confirms This Players Will Play In The Game

As Jurgen Klopp's side begin their League Cup campaign, the German manager has made it known that the trio of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Danny Ward and Marko Grujic will all be given a start when they clash with Leicester City on Tuesday. Ahead of the trip to the King Power Stadium, Klopp has revealed he would make numerous changes in his squad following Liverpool's unfortunate draw against Burnley during their recent premier league game. The Merseyside club are already eight points off the Manchester duo of United and City at the top of the … [Read more...]

Good News – Liverpool Injured Man Could Play Against Leicester City!

Liverpool talented striker Danny Ings could play for his side this week despite concerns after he was withdrawn from an Under-23 game recently. Ings has endured an unpleasant injury record since moving to Liverpool from Burnley, and he has been sidelined since October last year after picking up a knee injury. During Liverpool's U23 game against Manchester City last week at Preston Park, the forward was taken off before the first half break, which raised some concerns that he may have suffered a setback. Nevertheless, there are possibilities … [Read more...]

European Giants Ready To Hijack This Star From Anfield Anytime Soon

During the past summer transfer window, Liverpool star player Philippe Coutinho was heavily linked with a move to La Liga side Barcelona, but the Merseyside club chose to hold on to their superstar despite being tempted with huge funds by the European giants. And according to new reports, the Catalan giants will seek to reopen transfer talks with the reds, but not for Countiho anymore, but for Senegalese star player Sadio Mane. Mane made a nice start to the new campaign, scoring in his first three English top-flight games before receiving an … [Read more...]

Finally, Klopp Speaks: This Is Why I Didn’t Sign A Centre-back During Transfer Window

Jurgen Klopp has explained why he couldn't sign a centre-back for Liverpool after his side missed out on Southampton's Virgil Van Dijk during the summer transfer window. Liverpool were strongly linked with a move for the Netherlands international for much of this summer but were forced to put away their interest in him after his side threatened to report them to the FA for approaching the defender illegally. Last season, defensive issues almost cost Liverpool a top-four spot in the premier league and their defending woes appear to be extending … [Read more...]

Sadio Mane Send A Bold Message To Fans After Incident

Liverpool star player Sadio Mane has sent a message to his side's fans, declaring he won't change the way he plays on the field after his brutal clash with Man City's goalie Ederson. The Senegalese also promised to get to the ball first next time when he finds himself in a similar situation. During the 5-0 trashing of his side at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, Mane was sent off the pitch for a studs-up clash on City's shot-stopper, which brought the Brazilian down in pains. Ederson was stretchered off and required several stitches on his … [Read more...]

Klopp Drops Hints Of Oxlade-Chamberlain’s New Position

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has made it known that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is one of his three stars who could replace Mane on Saturday. Alex is yet to make his full debut for the Merseyside club, but was only used as a substitute during their 5-0 loss against Man City last weekend and in the 2-2 Champions League tie against Sevilla on Tuesday. While still with his former club at North London, the Englishman was used in various positions by his then manager Arsene Wenger. He was used as a right-winger and wing-back - both left and right. But … [Read more...]

This Bad News For Man United Is Good News For Liverpool

After sharing points with Stoke City last weekend in the premier league, Jose Mourinho led his boys to a comfortable win over FC Basel in their opening Champions League game of the new campaign at Old Trafford. However, the Portuguese boss suffered a major injury setback during the 3-0 win. Frenchman Paul Pogba adorned the skipper's band for the Champions League game but limped off the pitch just after 19 minutes with a hamstring injury. And after the game, Jose claimed that the record-signing could be out for weeks before a recent report … [Read more...]

Liverpool prepare winter transfer move for Italian Serie A star

According to reports emanating from Italy, Liverpool are one of the several clubs interested in Fiorentina’s forward Federico Chiesa. The forwards performances have been receiving a lot of accolades from football fans and pundits alike, and it looks like Liverpool’s scouts have also been pleased with him. Chiesa, 19, has already earned a spot in Italy’s U21 National team squad and there are hopes for him in his home country Italy. The teenage sensation is predominantly a right-sided winger but he can also play anywhere across the front … [Read more...]

4-3-3 Formation, English Star Replaces Dutchman In Liverpool’s Probable Line Vs Burnley

Liverpool failed to win their last two matches despite kicking off this new season impressively. They were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City last weekend and drew Sevilla 2-2 at Anfield on Wednesday evening in their Champions League group opener. They will, however, be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they clash with Burnley on Saturday for their next premier league game. They are currently three points behind league leaders Manchester United and are regarded favourites to get all three points after full-time against Burnley. And … [Read more...]

Man United Legend suggests Liverpool sign this player in January

Manchester United Legend Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Merseyside giant Liverpool should try harder to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in the winter January transfer window. Liverpool were strongly linked with an offer for the Dutch defender during the recently shut summer transfer window. The Southampton defender was believed to be close to making a transfer to Anfield, but Liverpool were forced to withdraw their interest in the defender and issue a public apology after they were accused of alleged approaching the player … [Read more...]

Chelsea Vs Arsenal: Craig Bellamy Makes Surprise Prediction For The London Derby

Chelsea will host Arsene Wenger's side at Stamford Bridge this weekend for their next premier league game, and former Liverpool man Craig Bellamy believes the blues will ‘blow the gunners out of the water’ and could have the game won within just 30 minutes. After losing their premier league opening game to Burnley at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have recorded three straight wins that placed them on the third spot on the premier league table. Antonio Conte will be leading his men into Sunday’s clash against their London rivals after thrashing … [Read more...]

Timo Werner Target Drops Hints About Possible Anfield Transfer Soon

RB Leipzig's Timo Werner has made it known he harbours the thoughts of leaving the Bundesliga club for a 'big club', naming Anfield as a possible destination. Werner scored 21 goals in the German top flight last term to help his current side get a Champions League ticket after finishing in the second position behind League winners Bayern Munich. The Germany international has made an impressive start to the current season with four goals for his club, and he also scored three goals in two games for Germany during the last international … [Read more...]

Craig Bellamy says Chelsea will destroy Arsenal within 30 minutes

Former Liverpool star Craig Bellamy says Premier League Champions Chelsea will ‘blow the Gunners out of the water’ at the Bridge on Sunday and believes Conte’s men could have the game won within 30 minutes. After losing their first League match of the season against Burnley, the reigning Premier League champions have recorded three consecutive wins and head into this weekend’s fixtures against Arsenal after thrashing Qarabag 6-0 in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners, meanwhile, recovered from their 4-0 loss at Liverpool by defeating AFC … [Read more...]

Dietmar Hamann criticises Liverpool’s £40m transfer after hijacking Chelsea move

Ex- Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has criticised Liverpool’s signing of England international Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, as he believes the player does not add any value to an already "unbalanced" team. Hamann also took a dig at Liverpool’s defence, who struggled in a 2-2 draw against Benfica in their first group match of the UEFA Champions League. The Reds agreed on a £40million fee with North London giant Arsenal for the transfer of Oxlade Chamberlain on transfer deadline day, shortly after Liverpool dispatched Arsenal 4-0 at Anfield … [Read more...]

Roy Keane Slams Liverpool: This Is Why They Can’t Win Anything

Liverpool could only share points with Sevilla last night during their Champions League group opener, and former Man United player Roy Keane thinks the Reds won't win a trophy this season due to their poor defending. The Merseyside club were held to a 2-2 draw by the Spanish visitors at Anfield on Wednesday evening. Sevilla's Wissam Ben Yedder scored the opening goal just after five minutes, following an error from Liverpool's Dejan Lovren. However, both Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah gave the hosts the lead, and the fans thought three … [Read more...]

Oliver Mintzlaff To Liverpool: We Are Not Selling Timo Werner

Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig have made it known that their star player Timo Werner has no release clause in his contract at the club. This has put the German club in control over the player's future amid recent transfer speculation over the youngster. Werner has emerged as a target for Liverpool following his impressive performances at Leipzig, and he continues with his fine form this new campaign. He has been able to score four times in four matches so far for Leipzig, and scored three goals in two games for Germany during the last … [Read more...]

Jose Enrique: Yes, Arsenal Approached Me Twice For My Signature

Former Reds star player Jose Enrique has made it known via social media that he was approached on two different occasions by Arsenal during his time in the premier league. Enrique recently announced his retirement from professional football following constant problems with a knee injury, and he said he had been a target for Arsene Wenger's side during his time with both Newcastle and Liverpool. The left-back first moved to England when he joined Newcastle from La Liga side Villarreal in 2007. His impressive performances at the club saw him … [Read more...]

Playmaker ready to surprise Liverpool fans incredibly after botched transfer

Liverpool star playmaker Philippe Coutinho is set to "give everything" for the Reds after seeing his proposed summer transfer move to La Liga giant FC Barcelona fall through. The Brazil international midfielder missed Liverpool’s start to the season with a back injury amid rumours over his future at Anfield Stadium, as per Liverpool Echo. Spanish giant FC Barcelona eventually had three offers rejected by the Reds as they held firm on their stance to keep hold of last campaign's 14-goal top scorer. Philippe Coutinho returned to Liverpool’s … [Read more...]