Jurgen Klopp left out most of his senior players from the starting lineup of the team that took on Plymouth Argyle in Liverpool's FA Cup third-round tie, a decision that was heavily criticized as the game ended as a draw with a return leg being scheduled. The Liverpool's boss defended his decision amid the criticism but promised he won't be repeating same feat against Southampton as he said he will be using his "best team" against The Saints. Emre Can was the most senior player to have started as Jurgen Klopp otherwise named a very young starting eleven, a decision that backfired as the game ended in a stalemate draw. The Liverpool boss also confirmed Coutinho may be back against the Saints as he is fit and has trained few sessions. Other senior team … [Read more...]
Liverpool £75,000-a-week Player,With 84% Pass accuracy doubtful for St Mary’s trip.
Phillipe Coutinho has missed the past nine Liverpool matches due to an injury -an ankle ligament damage- he suffered last year but his manager has confirmed him fit as he could make his return against The Saints in the League Cup semi-finals encounter. The Brazilian playmaker has completed three training sessions with one final session left before they travel to St Mary's. However, the Reds boss admitted that the playmaker is not fully fit to start during their game to St Mary's and so the match will serve as preparation for the game at Manchester. “The time is not long enough for him to be 100% for Manchester United but he could play,” Klopp said. “We have spoken before about their being a difference between being fit and being match fit but of course … [Read more...]
Experienced Midfielder Confirms Chelsea Exit With Open Letter On Social Media
Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has confirmed his move to Chinese Super League club, Tianjin TEDA. The Nigeria international took to the social media to confirmed his exit from Chelsea after spending over a decade at the club. Mikel was frozen from the Blues starting squad since the arrival of Antonio Conte in the summer, and the Italian boss favoured N'Golo Kante, Nemanja Matic, Cesc Fabregas and Nathaniel Chalobah in the midfield ahead of him. The 29-year-old is set to earn a staggering £140,000 a week at the Chinese club. A initial confirmation has done through a picture shared on Chinese website Webo, where Mikel was pictured holding a Tianjin club jersey alongside a club official. The Super Eagles skipper won two Premier League titles, four FA Cup … [Read more...]
Deal Close: Club Set To Launch Move For Chelsea Star
Stoke City are keeping a close eye on Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, according to reports. Following reports that the youngster is set for a loan move out of the Stamford Bridge, a host of clubs are said to have registered interest in the midfielder with Stoke City being the latest side to show intent in signing him. The England U-21 midfielder has been hailed for his exceptional qualities coupled with physicality and energy to bust into spaces in the midfield. Antonio Conte had earlier hinted of a possibility of a move for the youngster who has only managed two appearances for the Blues this season. Reports in the Evening Standard have it that Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi could be set for a move to China with suggestion of medicals taking place … [Read more...]
Chelsea On Alert As Club Slaps Price Tag On Wanted Midfielder
Paris Saint Germaine has slapped a £68.2m price tag on Marco Verratti amid reports linking him to Chelsea. The Blues have reportedly set their sights of signing a midfielder to the current squad and the Italian midfielder is one of the options lined up for potential move in the January transfer window. Reports in Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport has claimed that Juventus are willingness to pay the asking price for Marco Veratti, after general manager Beppe Marotta revealed earlier this week that the Serie A Champion are scouting the market for a world-class midfielder next summer ‘In midfield we have some interesting young Italians, and we’re looking for a top player in that role who will be available for next season,’ he said. Chelsea on the other … [Read more...]
Agent Discusses Potential Move For Liverpool Target
Club Set To Slap Huge Price Tag On Chelsea’s Target
Fiorentina is preparing to insert £85million release clause in Federico Bernardeschi who is a major target for Chelsea. Reports in Italy claims that the Serie A side will try to ward off interest in the 22-year-old winger. Prior reports suggested that Antonio Conte wants to sign winger in the next summer window, having scored nine goals and two assists for La Viola. Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Fiorentina want to include a massive clause in a new contract for the winger, with speculations that AC Milan and Juventus are monitoring his transfer situation. However, his agent Beppe Bozzo is understood to kick against the idea and does not want a big clause in his client contract in a bid to make a move a lot easier for … [Read more...]