Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged the club to give defender Joel Matip a new deal after his impressive end to the just concluded season. Klopp was impressed with the performances of Joel Matip in a Liverpool shirt as the Reds chased down major honours in both the Champions League and the Premier League. According to the London Evening Standard via Goal, Klopp wants a new contract reward for Joel Matip. The 28-year-old forged a potent centre back partnership with Virgil Van Dijk at the heart of Liverpool's defence. The Cameroonian … [Read more...]
Cameroon Defender Targets More Goals At Liverpool
Liverpool defender Joel Matip is targeting more goals at the club as he continues to earn the trust of his manager Jurgen Klopp. Cameroonian international Matip has been in good form for Liverpool since he returned to the team in January. The former Schalke 04 player returned from injury at the start of the year to form a potent centre back partnership with Dutch international Virgil Van Dijk. Joel Matip talked about his desire to score more goals for the Reds in a chat with the club’s official website. Chelsea Duo Suffer Respective … [Read more...]
Champions League: Liverpool To Face Portuguese Opponents In Quarters
Five-time European champions Liverpool have been handed a quarterfinal tie with Portuguese champions, FC Porto, after the draw was held at the UEFA headquarters earlier on Friday. The draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland and it pitted the Reds with FC Porto. Liverpool qualified for this stage after they saw off German champions Bayern Munich via a 3-1 aggregate win. After a goalless first leg at Anfield last month, Senegalese international Sadio Mane was the star of the show after he scored two goals either side of the halftime interval to … [Read more...]
Liverpool Secure Champions League Quarterfinal Berth With Bayern Win
Merseyside giants Liverpool have qualified for the last eight of the Champions League after they saw off Bayern Munich in their last 16 tie. The Reds were slight underdogs going into their second leg clash at the Allianz Arena after a goalless draw from the first leg at their home ground (Anfield) but they were able to navigate the tie after producing one of their best performances this season. Liverpool defeated Bayern 3-1 in front of their fans thereby advancing to the last eight of the competition via a 3-1 aggregate win. Chelsea … [Read more...]
Liverpool Dealt Major Injury Blow In Bayern Win
The Champions League win over Bayern Munich came at a cost for Premier League giants Liverpool following the injury to skipper Jordan Henderson. The Liverpool captain suffered a serious ankle injury during the game with the Bavarian giants at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. England international Henderson was substituted as early as the 13th minute after sustaining the ankle problem. He was replaced by Fabinho who was surprisingly left out of the starting XI. Jurgen Klopp made just two changes from the side that saw off Burnley in … [Read more...]
Liverpool Eyeing £27m Summer Move For La Liga Defender
Premier League title contenders Liverpool are plotting a summer move for highly-rated Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente according to widespread media reports. The specific report from Noticias de Gipuzkoa claims that the Reds might move for the centre back in the summer after showing their interest in him. The 25-year-old could be available for just £27m in the summer and that’s one of the major reasons why Liverpool want to sign him. Merseyside rivals Everton are also interested in the two-cap Spanish international. Diego Llorente … [Read more...]
Lewandowski Sets New Record Before Champions League clash against Liverpool
Premier League title challengers Liverpool will have to be wary of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski when both sides meet in the Champions League later this week. Bayern Munich host Liverpool at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night in what’s the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. Both sides played goalless in the first leg as the duo of Joel Matip and Fabinho were able to keep Lewandowski quiet in front of goals. The Liverpool defenders would be looking to replicate that feat of keeping Lewandowski quiet again when the … [Read more...]
Liverpool Summer Transfer Plans Revealed And It Would Disappoint Reds’ Fans
Premier League clubs have already started planning the strategy to adopt ahead of this summer’s transfer window and title contenders Liverpool are not left out. The Reds have had a very good league campaign till date and their fans would be hoping that the club can build on the successes of this season in the summer. Liverpool have the same number of points (62) with league leaders Manchester City but with an inferior goal difference in addition to the fact that they have played a game less than the Citizens. Reason why Arsenal are … [Read more...]
27-Year-Old Defender Close To Summer Exit At Liverpool
Liverpool defender Joel Matip is set to leave the club at the end of this season according to the media reports emanating from Italy. Italian media outlet Calciomercato claim that the Reds want to offload the Cameroonian international centre back at the end of this season. Joel Matip has 18 months left on his current deal with the Merseysiders but the Reds want to sell him in the summer when he has one year to go on his Liverpool contract. Virgil Van Dijk: the most underrated defender in the world The 27-year-old signed for Liverpool … [Read more...]
Brighton vs Liverpool : Team News, probable line-up and prediction
Liverpool travel to the Amex Stadium where they will come up against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. The Reds have failed to avoid defeat in their two previous matches in all competitions but they will look to bounce back from the two games losing streak. The Merseyside club sit at the top of the League table with 54 points but they mustn't be too relaxed because only four points separate them from Manchester City, who are close behind them in second position. TEAM NEWS AND INJURY Klopp's team are battling numerous injury problems, … [Read more...]
Klopp Finally Blocks Star Defender Transfer
Liverpool defender Rafael Camacho won’t leave the club on loan in this transfer window despite the numerous interests in his services. It was revealed that Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is not willing to lose any member of his squad in the midst of an injury crisis defensively. The German tactician has seen his squad reduced to the bare bones defensively due to the injuries to the central defensive duo of Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Dejan Lovren. Liverpool and Klopp have already allowed England right-back Nathaniel Clyne to join Bournemouth on a … [Read more...]
Liverpool Set To Sign Another Premier League Defender
Premier League leaders Liverpool are eyeing a loan bid for Burnley defender James Tarkowski in what’s a surprising decision on the part of the Reds amidst their injury crisis in defence. According to the publication from the renowned English news portal The Sun, Liverpool want to sign the centre back on a short-term loan deal until the end of the season. It was further revealed that Burnley manager Sean Dyche is holding out for a permanent deal that could be worth £50m. Five goals in two matches: What Emery must do to help his leaky … [Read more...]
Live transfer updates: Liverpool transfer rumors
Klopp targets Burnley defender as Dejan Lovren's replacement. The Reds are presently facing huge injury crises at the back and things aren't getting any better for Jurgen Klopp. The Reds — who are without Joe Gomez and Joel Matip due to injury — suffered another injury setback on Monday in their defeat to Wolves as Dejan Lovren limped off the pitch. It is said that the Dutchman has injured his hamstring and he will be out for some weeks. Klopp has reportedly told his employers to launch a loan move for Burnley's James Tarkowski in order … [Read more...]
Three players who could leave Anfield in January
Adam Lallana With 18 months left in his contract with the club, Jurgen Klopp could be forced to cash-in on his signature in January. The former Southampton midfielder was Klopp's most trusted midfielder in 2014 but, just as his fellow countryman Nathaniel Clyne, injury hasn't been friendly with the 30-year-old man. He joined the Reds in a reported deal of £30m from the Saints but he didn't really justify his price tag if you would ask me. The signing of Fabinho( 2018-19 season) , Oxlade-Chamberlain (2017-18 season) and Naby Keita … [Read more...]
Is this player really needed at Anfield?
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is surprisingly linked with a move for his compatriot Pascal Gross who plays for Brighton in England. The 27-year-old is making headlines in recent weeks as a result of his perfect start to the season and the latest rumour has it that the Reds are keeping close tabs on him. Since his move to the Seagulls from Ingolstadt in 2017, the midfielder has contributed to 15 goals (eight goals, seven assists) and his reputation in England is growing rapidly. IS HE REALLY NEEDED BY THE REDS? Klopp must be seeing … [Read more...]
Carabao Cup: Phil Thompson list five players that should start for Liverpool tonight
The Carabao League is considered by many a not so important tournament and is meant for clubs upcoming talents to shine in one or two games - meant for unused players to start for their respective English football club. The Carabao League third round will be played tonight as Liverpool will be hosting Chelsea at Anfield, they meet for the first time since the commencement of this season. However, Liverpool former player, Phil Thompson believes it is about time that Jurgen Klopp gives some of the Reds unused players a chance to play real … [Read more...]
Despite winning Southampton, Liverpool fans slam this player
The Reds were spectacular as they faced Southampton at Anfield yesterday, they went on to score three goals. However, while the Reds squad did give a wonderful performance, it seems one of the Reds players was lagging behind. And this happens to be their defender, Joel Matip, who recently had his first start for Liverpool FC this season. Liverpool defender, Joel Matip in the first half of the game against Southampton was close to destroying what ended up as a clean sheet for Liverpool football club. The Liverpool defender almost let a … [Read more...]
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Coach Jurgen Klopp gives update on new boost to the team
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Coach Jurgen Klopp gives update to boost team. Liverpool FC will be having their second go of the English Premier League tonight as they face Crystal Palace. This game will be the Reds first away game in the 2018/19 football season as they will be moving to Selhurst Park from Anfield to play the game. However, prior to the match later today, Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp have issued an update on the new boost in the team. The Germany international disclosed that Liverpool player, Joel Matip have resume back for … [Read more...]
Liverpool Transfer News: Expected Lineup Next Season + Potential Signings
Liverpool finished in a Champions League spot in the Premier League for the first time in as many seasons following their set of improved displays under Jurgen Klopp who joined them in December 2015 from Borussia Dortmund. The German boss has been linked with several players this summer as he looks to bolster his options ahead of a tough new season. Here is a predicted lineup with potential signings in a 4-3-3 formation: GK: Simon Mignolet- The Belgian has been criticised for his lacklustre displays for the Reds, but he has also done well … [Read more...]
Liverpool Defender Reveals Club Needs This BIG Change Next Season
Liverpool defender Joel Matip has insisted that the club needs to be in the Champions League next season. The Reds have not been able to get into Europe's Elite competition in recent years qualifying for the competition just once in seven years much to the dismay of most Anfield faithfuls who have seen the club suffer inconsistencies in the Premier League. However, Jurgen Klopp who arrived at the club in 2015 has managed to help turn Reds into a dominant figure in England although the side have been criticised for their lack-lustre displays on … [Read more...]
Jurgen klopp comments on this star player ahead of match against Sunderland
Joel Matip has been described by some as one of the best transfers of the transfer window as he started life with the Reds on a good note having settled in well. Matip arrived from Schalke on a free transfer during the summer transfer window and has gone on to forge a strong partnership with Dejan Lovren at the base of Liverpool defence. Conceding 14 goals in 12 matches. But Reds boss isn't surprised the Cameroonian international turned out fine as he praised the 25-year-old determination for success. And he had nice words for the central … [Read more...]