Newly crowned European champions Liverpool are reportedly plotting a summer move for Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy. This is according to the publication from the stables of London Evening Standard which claimed that the Reds are looking for a backup goalkeeper to undisputed first choice shot-stopper Alisson Becker and they have identified the aforementioned McCarthy as the man for the job. Liverpool splashed a world-record transfer fee, to sign Alisson Becker from Italian Serie A giants AS Roma last summer and the Brazilian international star is expected to be the first choice goalkeeper at Anfield for many years to come. Transfer Fight: Three Premier League Clubs In Battle For £63m Chelsea Target Arsenal react to Lucas Torreira's speculation … [Read more...]
Aston Villa In £20m Bid For Liverpool Target
Newly promoted Premier League team Aston Villa are on the verge of making a big bid for Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland according to the latest reports emanating from the media in the United Kingdom. Jack Butland has been attracting the interest of several clubs this summer including Aston Villa who secured promotion to the top flight of English football via the playoffs. Aston Villa secured a return to the Premier League after two years in the English Championship following their 2-1 win over Derby County in the Championship Playoff final. The specific publication from The Sun revealed that Aaron Villa will make a £20m bid for Jack Butland. Honour Your Words: Chelsea Told To Let Star Player Join Real Madrid 21-Year-Old Chelsea Loanee Bags Player … [Read more...]
Liverpool Target 28-Year-Old Cardiff City Goalie As Backup Option
Newly crowned European champions Liverpool have joined the race to sign Cardiff City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge as they target a new backup option for undisputed first choice shot stopper Alisson Becker. Brazilian international Alisson Becker is the first choice goalkeeper at Liverpool following his big money move from Italian Serie A giants AS Roma last summer. According to Wales Online via Goal, Neil Etheridge is being targeted by the Reds as a second choice behind the aforementioned Alisson Becker. Liverpool will have to contend with other interested Premier League sides like West Ham United and Aston Villa. Both West Ham United and Aston Villa have had separate £8m bids rejected for the 29-year-old Cardiff City goalkeeper. Liverpool Star Reveals … [Read more...]
No Liverpool Offer For 27-Year-Old Bremen Goalie
Werder Bremen sporting director Frank Baumann has confirmed that the German Bundesliga giants are yet to receive any offer from other clubs for one of their most prized assets. In a chat with German media outlet Weser-Kurier, Frank Baumann said that Bremen have not received any offer from clubs who are interested in goalkeeper Jiri Pavlenka. The Czech Republic international shot stopper has been a key player for Werder Bremen since he joined the German Bundesliga club from Sparta Prague FC of Czech Republic. Pavlenka, 27, has been linked with Premier League giants Liverpool and Italian Serie A champions Juventus. Recently crowned European champions Liverpool might need a new goalkeeper next season with doubts over the future of both Simon Mignolet and … [Read more...]
Liverpool Quartet Make BBC Team Of The Week
Four Liverpool players have been named in the BBC Team of the Week for the latest set of matches in the Premier League after their respective roles in the 2-0 win over Chelsea. Liverpool recorded another win with a straightforward victory over the Blues as the Merseysiders chase down the Premier League title. The Reds are in a battle with English champions Manchester City for the right to win the title. Liverpool players Alisson Becker, Virgil Van Dijk, Jordan Henderson and Mohamed Salah all made the BBC Team of the Week list compiled by former Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur striker Garth Crooks who’s now a pundit with the BBC. Sarri Wants Permanent Transfer For Midfielder The Reds goalkeeper Becker made a very good save from Chelsea talisman Eden … [Read more...]
Fact! Liverpool Can Win Both Premier League And Champions League
Liverpool legend Patrick Berger has backed the Reds to make a major statement by winning both the Premier League title and the Champions League title. According to him, Liverpool have shown the quality needed to win the two major trophies. The former Liverpool winger spoke about his former club in an interview with popular media channel Sky Sports as he revealed that the Reds are well placed in the two competitions previously mentioned. Liverpool are the new Premier League leaders after their last league game. The Reds secured top spot at the expense of holders Manchester City following their 2-1 away win over struggling London side Fulham. Kane Hails ‘Incredible' Sterling After Hattrick Performance Mane gave Liverpool a first-half lead before … [Read more...]
Klopp Must Solve Salah Goal Drought
Liverpool legend John Aldridge has urged Reds manager Jurgen Klopp to find a solution to the current goal drought being experienced by star player Mohamed Salah. In his column for the Irish Independent, the former Liverpool player told Klopp to find a way to get Salah firing again for the club’s sake. Mohamed Salah has not scored for Liverpool in his last seven games for the Merseysiders. The Egyptian international star has scored three goals in his last eleven games for Liverpool. Despite his poor form in front of goal, Liverpool have managed four wins in their last five games. How Ramsey can benefit from Juventus Senegalese international Sadio Mane has taken over the mantle of goalscoring from Mohamed Salah in recent games. Mane has scored 11 … [Read more...]
Salah Backed To Return To Scoring Form
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will soon rediscover his killer instincts in front of goals according to teammate Virgil Van Dijk. Dutch international Van Dijk told reporters in his latest interview via Goal that Mohamed Salah will return to his best and that other teams would be delighted to have a quality player like the Egyptian international in their ranks. Salah failed to hit the target for the fifth league game in a row during the weekend’s win over Fulham. He has scored just three goals in his 11 games for Liverpool in all competitions. Despite the lack of ruthlessness from Salah, Liverpool were able to secure a crucial 2-1 win over the Cottagers. Fabio Paratici Shuts Down Mohammed Salah Transfer Rumours Liverpool took a first half lead … [Read more...]
Average Performance, Spectacular Result – Klopp On Fulham Win
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the 2-1 win over Fulham in what was the Reds’ 31st league game of the season. The win over their hosts was enough to take Liverpool above title rivals Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title. In his post-match thoughts after the slim victory over the Cottagers, Klopp told reporters that the performance of his players was average but the result was spectacular in the context of the title race. Liverpool came into the weekend knowing that they have to make up a one-point deficit to defending champions Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title. What unhappy Solskjaer said about this player is unbelievable The Fulham game was on the back of their thrilling 3-1 aggregate win … [Read more...]
No Big Spending For Liverpool This Summer
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that the club won’t spend big on transfers this summer. In his latest interview, Klopp told reporters that Liverpool do not have to spend a lot of money on players. According to him, the Reds’ focus is to bring players together and develop them. Liverpool splashed the sum of £140m on the duo of Alisson Becker and Virgil Van Dijk last year. Dutch international centre back Van Dijk became the most expensive defender in world football after Liverpool paid Southampton a whopping sum of £75m to secure his transfer in January 2018. Premier League Better For Gareth Bale – Van Der Vaart The Reds then signed Alisson Becker from Italian Serie A giants AS Roma for around £65m in July 2018. Alisson was the … [Read more...]
Something Is Wrong With Liverpool Loanee – Besiktas Manager
Besiktas manager Senol Gunes believes that something is wrong with Liverpool loanee Loris Karius following his poor performance for the club in their last league game, a 3-2 win over Konyaspor. Loris Karius is on loan at Besiktas from Liverpool having joined the Turkish Super Lig giants at the start of this season in the wake of the arrival of Alisson Becker from AS Roma. Senol Gunes faulted the German shot-stopper Karius for his part in the two goals conceded by Besiktas. Loris Karius was mainly at fault for the 20th-minute equaliser from Konyaspor player Omer Ali Sahiner and he was thereafter booed by the Besiktas fans for the remainder of the season. Jorginho Answers Chelsea Critics With Superb Performance vs Fulham It was the 37th goal conceded … [Read more...]
Chelsea Owner Demands Player Sale After Major Incident
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is said to be open to the idea of selling goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after his Carabao Cup final meltdown. According to popular media outlet El Confidencial, the Chelsea owner has told his officials to find a buyer for Spanish international shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Kepa became the most expensive player in the history of Chelsea last summer after the Blues activated the £71m release clause in his then contract at Spanish La Liga club Athletic Bilbao. The transfer made him the most expensive goalkeeper in the history of the game ahead of Liverpool shot-stopper Alisson Becker whom the Reds paid £67m for to seal his transfer from Italian capital club AS Roma. Tammy Abraham Nets 21st Villa Goal To Further Boost Chelsea … [Read more...]
BBC pundit Garth Crooks names who rescued Liverpool from defeat
BBC pundit Garth Crooks has stated that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was the man who saved his side from suffering a defeat when he stopped Jesse Lingard’s shot. The BBC pundit described it as a moment of sheer brilliance as it would have been the only goal of the game and against the visiting Red team. The draw was enough for the Merseyside club to move top in the league table with a point difference from second-placed Man City. What's next for Victor Moses — To save his career or save Fenerbahce? However, the BBC pundit claims there was a crucial moment that would have defined the game when Romelu Lukaku deft through pass sent Jesse Lingard clean through on goal. All of the moment was clear for the Red Devils to take the lead but Alisson was … [Read more...]
Alisson Becker Earns High Praise From World Cup Winner
Liverpool shot stopper Alisson Becker has earned the praise of one of the best goalkeepers of the last two decades following his start to life on Merseyside. Former AC Milan goalkeeper Dida had an illustrious career capped by him winning the 2002 FIFA World Cup tournament in South Korea and Japan with the Brazilian national team. Dida praised his compatriot in a recent interview with the Liverpool Echo as he said that Alisson is one of the best goalkeepers on the world football stage. He went on to say that Alisson Becker has helped the Reds’ defence with his big personality. Timo Werner Given Transfer Advice By Leipzig Teammate According to him, the result of the impact made by Brazilian international goalkeeper Alisson is very obvious for everyone … [Read more...]
Truth revealed : Jurgen Klopp wants to sign ‘cheap but quality’ defenders
Aren't you worried that Jurgen Klopp is yet to complete a single signing this transfer window despite the injury crisis rocking his team at the back of the pitch. The reason behind Klopp's reluctance to get replacements for his injured players has finally been uncovered as Daily Record reporter Duncan Castle claimed the manager is in search of 'cheap and reliable' defenders. The well-respected journalist revealed this secret in on of his writeup on Wednesday where he said the ex-Borussia Dortmund boss isn't ready to spend big on any player this month due to the huge money he invested on player's signature prior to the start of the campaign. The Merseyside club spent £168.2m in the summer ( according to transfermarket) as he successfully brought Alisson … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Reveals Why He Snubbed Chelsea Move
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has revealed the reason behind his decision to reject a transfer to Chelsea last summer. The Brazilian international shot stopper opted to move to Liverpool ahead of Chelsea during last summer’s transfer window. The Reds paid a then world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper to secure his transfer from Italian Serie A giants AS Roma. Liverpool paid £67m to sign him though the transfer was eclipsed by the £71m that rivals Chelsea paid Spanish La Liga club Athletic Bilbao to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Blues activated the release clause in the Athletic Bilbao contract of the Spanish international goal minder. European giants in shock raid for United’s young sensation Chelsea signed Kepa after missing out of the … [Read more...]
How these summer signings have performed in their respective clubs —2
Jorginho (Napoli - Chelsea) The player was closer to joining Manchester City after reports claimed that he has agreed on personal terms with the Etihad outfits. Many British media even went a step further by reporting that Pep Guardiola met with Jorginho and he was optimistic about the player's signature. With some days left to Jorginho's medical at the Etihad stadium, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri moved swiftly to block the deal from pushing through. Considering the relationship that existed between the two parties during their time at Napoli, Sarri surprisingly convinced Jorginho to join the Blues despite his initial promise to Pep Guardiola. The West London club successfully captured the player from Napoli as they release £51.3m to the Naples … [Read more...]
Reds Legend Praises Klopp For Summer Signings
Liverpool legend Kenny ‘King’ Dalglish has showered high praise on Reds manager Jurgen Klopp for the successes recorded by his summer signings. Ex-Reds player and manager Kenny Dalglish talked about the German tactician and his players while he was on popular English media platform Sky Sports. Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool spent over £150m on four players and it has proven to be money well spent. The Reds signed the quartet of Alisson Becker, Fabinho, Naby Keita and Xerdan Shaqiri during this summer’s transfer window. These players have contributed immensely to the Reds’ surge to the top of the Premier League table. Arsenal paid too much for Lucas Torriera but..., Pires Brazilian international shot stopper joined Liverpool from Italian Serie A side … [Read more...]
Emery picks his most admired Liverpool player
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has pointed to Liverpool Goalkeeper Alisson Becker as the most important player in the Reds team because of how he has helped to build the Anfield play from behind. Emery stated that the Liverpool side develop all of their moves with the goalkeeper before getting to the midfielder before getting to the attack. The Spanish manager said the development of a game begins with the goalkeeper which determines the quality of play and that is what he wants to achieve with his Arsenal team. The only thing that gets De Gea confused about United has been revealed However, Emery hinted on making use of Bernd Leno as his first choice goalkeeper ahead of Petr Cech because of his blunders in the process trying to build the game from … [Read more...]
Video: The best of Alisson Becker vs Huddersfield
Liverpool goalkeeper, Alisson Becker once again during the match against Huddersfield over the weekend proved he is worth every penny the Reds paid to AS Roma for his signature. The Reds were able to pick up three points against Huddersfield thanks to a wonderful pass from Xherdan Shaqiri before Mo Salah went on to score the goal. Liverpool were expected to score more goals against the home side but they didn't utilize the chances they had. However, one of the key players from the Saturday match at the John Smith stadium was Alisson Becker. Huddersfield defenders played as a unit and made it difficult for the Reds strikers to penetrate. However, Alisson Becker was up to the challenge as he took his time to help the strikers and he did it … [Read more...]
Huddersfield vs Liverpool: post match analysis, players’ ratings
Chelsea played a draw against Man Utd giving Liverpool the chance to move higher on the EPL table following their narrow win against Huddersfield. David Wagner and Jurgen Klopp despite being close friends left their friendship aside as they went head to head. The trip to Huddersfield town saw Liverpool star and Egypt international, Mo Salah ended his goal drought as he scored his 50th goal last night. Below is Liverpool players' ratings against Huddersfield: Alisson Becker 7: the Reds goalkeeper made some good saves like the strike from Laurent Depoitre but he managed to keep a clean sheet. Joe Gomez 7.5: the center half stated at the right back this time around to give room for Dejan Lovren, he played his part well and was part of the build-up that helped … [Read more...]
Uefa Nations League – Ederson to start ahead of Alisson Becker
Just like some other players in the Liverpool squad, Brazil International, Alisson Becker have left Anfield and his currently training with his home country, Brazil ahead of the Uefa Nations League. Alisson Becker is Brazil number one goalkeeper and was their main goalkeeper at the Russian 2018 world cup, however, there is about to be a change this time around. Brazil national team coach, Tite, has decided to rest Liverpool number one goalkeeper, Alisson Becker and start Man City goalkeeper, Ederson in his place during the match against Saudi Arabia on Friday. However, Alisson Becker will be back in action for Brazil national squad in their second match against Argentina on Tuesday. This is a fair division from the South American national team … [Read more...]