Liverpool have set a new Champions League record after they were able to overturn their first leg deficit against Spanish champions Barcelona to secure a place in the final of the competition next month. The Reds came from a 3-0 deficit from the first leg against the Spaniards to seal a Champions League final spot with a 4-0 victory at Anfield in their second leg meeting on Wednesday night. Liverpool are the first team to overturn a three-goal deficit from the first leg in the semifinals of the Champions League. Barcelona had no answers to the menacing Liverpool attack which scored three second half goals against the Gerard Pique-led rearguard. Liverpool star to undergo scan to determine the level of his injury Liverpool had earlier scored the first … [Read more...]
Liverpool Back On Top With Win Over Stubborn Cardiff
Liverpool have secured top spot on the Premier League table after they were able to beat stubborn Cardiff City 2-0 away from home in their league clash on Sunday evening. The Reds needed to win their game against the Bluebirds to secure the Premier League summit ahead of holders Manchester City and that was what they did. Liverpool huffed and puffed in three first half of the Cardiff City game though the likes of Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane should have done better with their chances. Cardiff City are in a relegation battle with Brighton and Hove Albion whom they beat on Tuesday night. Solskjaer makes Tottenham, Arsenal top-four claim The Bluebirds made life difficult for Liverpool who eventually made a breakthrough in the second half through a … [Read more...]
Liverpool Duo Maintain Form In Thumping Belarus Win
The Liverpool duo of Virgil Van Dijk and Georginio Wijnaldum maintained their good form after both players hit the back of the net in the Netherlands’ big win over Belarus. The Netherlands thrashed Belarus 4-0 at home with the aforementioned players getting on the scoresheet. The two Liverpool players had been a major contributor to the Reds’ ascent to the top of the Premier League table and they were able to transfer that form to national team duty. Memphis Depay gave the Netherlands a perfect start in their opening game in the European Championship 2020 (Euro 2020) qualifiers. How Piers Morgan reacted to Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat The former Manchester United player scored inside the first minute before he turned provider for Wijnaldum to double the … [Read more...]
Dutch Midfielder Unfazed By Contract Situation At Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is not losing sleep over his contractual situation at the club. The Dutch international star spoke to the Liverpool Echo about his Liverpool contract as he pointed out that his focus is on his performances on the field rather than off it. Liverpool have given several players new contracts in the past few weeks but Georginio Wijnaldum is yet to sit down with the club over a contract extension. Players like Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah have signed new contracts since the start of the season. Georginio Wijnaldum signed a five-year contract upon joining Liverpool from Newcastle United in the summer of 2016. Gini Wijnaldum calls Liverpool player arrogant, … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Wary Of Huge Man Utd Test
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is certain that the Reds would face a strong Manchester United team when both sides do battle in the Premier League on Sunday. Manchester United will host rivals Liverpool in their second Premier League meeting of the season at the Theatre of Dreams on Sunday afternoon. Speaking ahead of the game in an interview monitored by Goal, Dutch international Wijnaldum believes that Manchester United are a different proposition and that his side will have to be at their best to get the better of the Red Devils. The former PSV Eindhoven and Newcastle United midfielder said that there’s a new flow at Manchester United in comparison to when both teams met earlier in the season. Few years ago, Alex Teixeira confirmed talks … [Read more...]
Gini Wijnaldum calls Liverpool player arrogant, challenges Mo Salah
Liverpool FC have improved in their new style of defensive game under coach Jurgen Klopp, who recently changed the Reds formation to 4-3-2-1 making Mo Salah the main striker at the front. The Reds used this system against Cardiff City as they went on to score four goals and pick up all three points. The duo of Mo Salah and Xherdan Shaqiri scored one goal each while Sadio Mane scored a brace. However, Liverpool midfielder and Holland international, Gini Wijnaldum in a post-match statement has applauded the duo of Xherdan Shaqiri and Mo Salah. According to Wijnaldum, the former Stoke City player, Shaqiri has given Liverpool a new sense of arrogance. Wijnaldum said Shaqiri 'helped to give us a some arrogance.' Photo: Hot or Not challenge - Check out … [Read more...]
Georginio Wijnaldum on the match against Napoli – it was a reality check on us
Liverpool midfielder, Georginio Wijaldum disclosed that the match against Napoli was a reality check on the Reds. Last night game against Napoli saw Liverpool being held down in the UCL. Although the game ended in favour of Napoli with one goal to nothing, many believed that the Naples could have scored more goals because they were the better side. The worst of it all was that Liverpool was unable to fire a shot on target, this is the first time such will happen under Jurgen Klopp and the last time the Reds were in this kind of situation was back in February 2006. According to Wijnaldum, the Naples deserved their victory with the whole of Liverpool squad looking paralyzed. He, however, urged his teammates to get over it and improve on their game … [Read more...]
Liverpool midfielder tells Mo Salah what he must do to be like Ronaldo and Messi
Liverpool star and Egypt international, Mo Salah has been urged to up his game by the Reds midfielder, Georginio Wijnaldum. Egypt star, Mo Salah last season set a new goalscoring record for himself, scoring a total of 44 goals for Liverpool in all tournaments. Despite his good goal scoring skill, Mo Salah cannot be compared to talented Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi - who are the yardsticks for the modern day footballers. Liverpool midfielder, Wijnaldum in his recent statement advised Mo Salah to up his game so that he can be compared to the likes of Ronaldo and Messi. The midfielder hinted that Mo Salah must score more hat tricks to measure up with the two world stars. He jokingly hinted that the Egyptian star must stop scoring one or two goals … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs Liverpool: The Reds players ratings
Liverpool were saved by a dine minute goal from Daniel Sturridge who helped them continue with their hundred per cent win. Chelsea Eden Hazard and Willian gave the Reds players some tough time today. Below are Liverpool players ratings Alisson Becker (8/10): The former Roma goalkeeper was great for Liverpool. He made a one on one save against Eden Hazard. Becker also moves to action to secure a poor pass from Georgino Wijnaldum. Alex Trent (7/10): He had a tough time defending against Eden Hazard in the first half but regain his confidence in the second half. Virgil van Dijk (8/10): Despite his rib injury, the Netherlands star was at his best for Liverpool. Joe Gomez (7/10): the youngster still lacks the experience to play a big side like … [Read more...]
Club Giant Plotting Shock Summer Move For Powerful Liverpool Midfielder
Real Madrid are planning to swoop for Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum if they fail in their bid to sign Eden Hazard, according to reports. The Spanish giants are eyeing a move for Chelsea attacker, Eden Hazard this summer as they hope to sign big-money moves to the Santiago Bernabeu but are also preparing a move for Wijnaldum in case a move for the Belgian star falls through. This comes following reports that Chelsea are trying to tie Hazard to a new deal at the club due to his contribution to the squad as they mount serious title challenge this season. Meanwhile Wijnaldum has been a key figure under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield and has cemented his place as a fan favourite with his impressive feats for Liverpool this season, scoring five goals and eight … [Read more...]
January Transfer: Why Wijnaldum Urges Dutch Star To Join Liverpool
Georginio Wijnaldum has urged Quincy Promes to join him at Liverpool in January. The 24-year-old has been linked wth a move to Anfield in January as Liverpool are set to lose Sadio Mane to Nations Cup duties and Klopp is said to be keen on adding Quincy Promes to his current squad. Wijnaldum who scored in Liverpool's 1-0 victory over City last Saturday, has now revealed his desire for his compatriot to join him at the Merseyside. He said: ‘Of course I want him to come to Liverpool because I know he is a good player and also a good person who can help the team, ‘I think he knows how great Liverpool is – I knew it before I came here. ‘I don’t know if everything is true about what they say as I don’t speak with him about that. ‘It is something for the … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Credits Grandmother For Career Success
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is a £25m summer signing from North east club Newcastle United, has lauded his maternal grandmother for his success in the world of football adding that she raised him and always took her to training in Rotterdam at an early age. Speaking about the impact of his grandma Francina Mayland on his footballing career, the Dutch international said: "When I was five, my mother wanted to leave for another city, Amsterdam. I asked if I could stay with my grandma so I stayed with her from five to 18. She took care of me." "We were not rich. We didn't have a car so we travelled by subway. But there were times when we had to be at training at 7am and it was too early for the subway so she would walk with me. Although she was … [Read more...]