Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he helped turn Brazilian star Philippe Coutinho to the star he is after he told him to play freely and express himself. The former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 boss was speaking in a chat with Liverpool Echo as he said: "Yeah, really good. In 2016 he has made the next step for sure." "He has been very consistent. I think our style of play fits really well with him. "We had a few talks about it. Of course with Phil's skills, everyone wants to give him the ball and wait for something special to happen. "Then you think 'oh no, don't shoot again'. But if I could shoot like he could shoot then I would try it all the time. "I'd get up in the morning and just shoot the ****ing ball around in the garden or … [Read more...]
Sadio Mane: Liverpool Plan To Replace Mane During The Upcoming African Cup Of Nation
Liverpool have made plans to cater for the absence of summer signing and Senegalese star Sadio Mane with the former Red Bull Salzburg and Southampton player scheduled to miss a month of action due to his involvement with his country in the upcoming 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mane, who is the Reds' top scorer with eight league goals, will however still feature for the next three games against Stoke City, Manchester City and Sunderland before he will depart for the aforementioned 2017 AFCON. Speaking about Mane's absence and the plan to replace him, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said: "He's a winger, so a very offensive player, outstanding player, very good, can play in the half-space, can do everything." "If we had five other wingers to replace him … [Read more...]
Breaking! Liverpool Linked With Young German Star Player
Anfield giants Liverpool have been linked with a move for highly rated Bayer Leverkusen winger Julian Brandt ahead of the January transfer window expected on the 1st of January, 2017. As reported by popular English news outlet The Mirror, the 20-year old German star could join the legion of former Bundesliga stars that are already growing under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. Since the former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund manager replaced Brendan Rodgers, Klopp has overseen the transfer of players like goalkeeper Loris Karius, Joel Matip, Ragnar Klavan and Alex Manninger from various clubs in the German Bundesliga. Brandt would undoubtedly improve Liverpool in the attack as they attempt to seal their first league title for the first time in twenty six years … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp Reveals What He Thinks About Chelsea
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confessed Chelsea may win the Premier League if they continue their current fine form this season. The Blues are sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League table, winning 11 games on the bounce and now six points clear off their rivals. Jurgen Klopp who has helped Liverpool to an improved performance in the League so far this season but admits Chelsea will be deserved champions if they keep up their impressive form. Speaking in an interview with Sky Sports, Klopp said: “When they go on like this they are the deserved champions, nobody could have a doubt about this. “I am pretty sure that until now Chelsea are maybe the team that have had the most luck with injuries. We lost Phil (Coutinho) and Daniel (Sturridge) … [Read more...]
Liverpool Manager Klopp Hints At Liverpool Transfer Plans
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has talked about his side's transfer plans ahead of the January transfer window expected as from the 1st of January, 2017. Star forward Sadio Mane is scheduled to leave for the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon with the Teranga Lions of Senegal next week. Aside Mane, English striker Daniel Sturridge and Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho have spent some weeks on the sidelines with respective injuries however the former returned to action during the last league game against Everton while the latter would return for the league game against Manchester City at Anfield slated for Saturday, December 31, 2016. "I think I have said one or two times, if there is something for us that makes sense and is possible, because there … [Read more...]
Klopp Determine To Get 23-Year-Old Brilliant Forward, Deal Could Be Finalized In January
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly interested in signing Ghanaian star Frank Acheampong, who plays for Belgian side Anderlecht, to bolster his squad with the January transfer window around two weeks away from opening on the 1st of January, 2017. Klopp has openly discussed the prospects of strengthening his attacking options at Anfield and is now targeting the 23-year old, who can play as a left sided defender or a left winger, according to popular news outlet The Sun. The report further added that the Ghanaian utility player is valued at a cheap fee of £6m considering the way the transfer market is at the moment. Liverpool are without a shadow of doubt at the front of the queue though other sides like English championship club Newcastle United and … [Read more...]
Klopp Gives Injury Update On Divock Origi
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has stated that his Belgian star Divock Origi, who has scored 5 goals in his last 5 games, only has a little knock after he was substituted during his side's 3-0 away win over Middlesbrough at The Riverside. Klopp was speaking with the club's official website after the game. He said: "I don't think [he is injured], no. A little knock and a little bit of pain. We wanted to change Sadio but then Divock was on the floor." Liverpool's next four fixtures are against Everton (Merseyside Derby), Stoke City, Manchester City and Sunderland with the last three games expected in the space of less than a week. To this effect, the former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 boss spoke on the busy schedule and he was surprisingly positive. He said: "The … [Read more...]